MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Memory Center at Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS) was recently chosen as one of 37 sites in the United States to conduct a groundbreaking clinical trial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The research study aims to discover the safety and effectiveness of the drug Crenezumab in individuals who have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease in the hopes of stopping or slowing the development of the disease. Crenezumab has also been selected as part of a major federally funded trial to attempt the prevention of AD in high-risk populations.
“Miami Jewish Health Systems’ Memory Center has been a leader in conducting Alzheimer’s studies for the last 10 years,” said Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research at MJHS and national expert in the field of Alzheimer’s, Marc Agronin, M.D. “We are excited to be one of the few leaders in the United States and Florida conducting this state-of-the-art trial in Alzheimer’s, which we believe might represent great advancement in the treatment of this disease,” he said.
In partnership with Genentech, the study is free and open to qualifying individuals. Individuals interested in participating in the study should contact Dr. Agronin at the Memory Center at MJHS at 305-514-8503.
Miami Jewish Health Systems is one of the most innovative healthcare providers in the United States. Treating 25,000 people of all ages, ethnicities and religions annually, the not-for-profit organization, known formerly as Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, offers community-based, residential and on-campus medical programs. The 71 year old institution draws patients from across the nation and around the world for its pioneering Centers of Excellence that include: Rosomoff Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center; Brucker Biofeedback Center; Mental Health & Memory Services; Rehabilitation Services at Miami Jewish Health Systems' Nursing Facility and the Program of All Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE). More information on Miami Jewish Health Systems is available at www.miamijewishhealthsystems.org.