What is Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a disorder that damages the brain. It causes a steady loss of memory and of your ability to speak, think, and do daily activities. Some people lose the ability to do daily activities in the first few years. Others may do fairly well until much later.

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Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Clinics for Alzheimer's Disease