Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Family Caregivers of older adults with dementia
Conducted by: Brain Health Mood Clinic/ Cognitive Behavior Therapy at Baycrest
Contact: Ursula Wiprzycka 416-785-2500 ext. 3633
Length of Study: for at least two years beginning January 2007.
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to determine whether clinically depressed or anxious spousal caregivers who receive group cognitive behavioural therapy experience significant improvements in their mood and coping skills, as well as in their ability to manage dementia-related challenging behaviours.

  For Persons with Dementia and Their Families    

The Application of a Way-Finding Belt to Facilitate Navigation
Conducted by: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Contact: Lawrence Grierson 416-597-3422 ext. 7852 lawrencegrierson@gmail.com
Principal Investigator: Heather Carnahan, Ph.D. 416-340-3841 Carnahan.Heather@torontorehab.on.ca
Length of Study: recruitment runs from September to December 2008.
Participants required to attend one 1 1/2 hr session.
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of the Way-Finding Belt when walking through a course in a gymnasium at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and through the corridors of Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.





Autobiographical Memory (AM) and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
Conducted by: Sheridan Elder Research Centre
Contact: Research Assistant: Rebecca Hart, 905-845-9430, ext. 8616, rebecca.hart@sheridaninstitute.ca
Principle investigator: Professor Kate McLean, 905-569-4956, kmclean@utm.utoronto.ca
Length of Study: for at least two years beginning January 2007.
Purpose of Study: The study will investigate the extent to which the details and emotional quality of autobiographical memories in individuals with ADRD, (compared with older adults without dementia), change over time. The study will also examine whether the quality of autobiographical memories, and changes in these qualities over time influence the ability of the person with ADRD to use these memories as a social tool, i.e. sharing stories to maintain important and intimate relationships in their life.





Sirocco
Toronto Study Site: Toronto Memory Program
Contact: Laura Wilson 416-386-9761 laura@memorydisorders.ca
Length of Study: August 2007 to April 2008
Purpose of Study: Clinical testing of an investigational drug, AZD3480, to evaluate if it improves cognition in patients with mild or moderate AD compared to placebo (an inactive substance) and Donepezil.