Innovative Research
At the Dementia Care Collaborative, our research focuses on improving care in the moments that matter most—diagnosis, decision-making, and life after diagnosis. We design and study practical, patient- and caregiver-centered interventions that enhance communication, support informed decisions, and strengthen support and well-being. We also identify gaps in care through local needs assessments, develop and test clinician training to improve real-world practice, and evaluate our innovative clinical programs to ensure meaningful impact on care quality and patient and caregiver outcomes. Through clinical partnerships, national collaborations, and externally funded studies, we generate evidence that translates directly into more compassionate, effective dementia care.
Commitment to Ongoing Discovery
Mass General Brigham is a global leader in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research and home to the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (MADRC), a hub for multidisciplinary discovery spanning basic science, clinical trials, genetics, neuroimaging, and neuropathology. Through this work, MADRC is advancing progress across prevention, treatment, care, and ultimately a cure—while also improving options for people affected by dementia today. Patients and care partners can access a wide range of clinical trials, research opportunities, and resources to help navigate participation and contribute to the future of dementia care.
Committed to Progress
Prevention, Treatment, Care
and a Cure
While the goal of this research is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, the ADRC is also focused on developing and testing new treatment options to improve care for people who are living with this disease now. The ADRC is a robust resource for caregivers and patients with dementia. They have a full list of current clinical trials and resources to help caregivers navigate the complex world of research participation.
The ADRC welcomes all individuals to join the effort to find effective treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. To find research opportunities at the ARDC and other hospitals and research centers who are working on this important effort, go to: www.madrc.org/contact
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Questions To Guide Your Participation
Thank you for exploring the idea of becoming actively involved in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research. The following questions can help you prepare for a discussion with the research team and help you make informed choices.
- Why is this research necessary?
- What is expected if I agree to participate?
- How will I or others benefit from the research?
- Are their risks in participating?
- Is my information protected?
- Will study participation cost me anything?
- What happens if I have an unexpected side effect?
- How long will the study last?
- What happens if I decide to stop participating before the study is over?
- Who can I call when I have questions about the research?