Research is a major component of Butler Hospital's Memory and Aging Program and is aimed at:

• treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and other disorders that affect memory.
• discovering interventions that can improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
• understanding Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders

Current research studies at Butler Hospital related to Alzheimer's include:

» Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 2 (ADNI-2)
» Antibody Intraveneous Medication Trial for Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
» Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network (DIAN)
» Intramuscular Medication Trial for Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
» Investigation of Myelin Loss Associated with Alzheimer's Dementia
» Y-Secretase Inhibitor Oral Medication Trial for Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program

Current research studies at Butler Hospital related to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus include:

» Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Program