JOIN STUDY
What can you expect when you join PREVENTABLE
The purpose of PREVENTABLE is to answer the question: Can a commonly used heart
medication prevent dementia, disability, and heart disease? You may be a good fit if you are
75 years or older, not already taking a statin, and have not been diagnosed with heart
disease, dementia, or have a serious disability.
All study procedures can be done by phone in the comfort of your home or in person in a clinic.
The study team will collect information about your health. You will be randomly assigned to a
statin or a placebo. The placebo looks like the study drug but doesn't have medicine in it.
On the first Tuesday of every month, the PREVENTABLE team will lead an online information
session. You, your family members, and friends are invited to learn more about the study and
ask any questions you may have.
Register here
.
In this video you will learn more about what will happen if you choose to join the
PREVENTABLE study. You may find this information helpful before you talk to or
meet with the study team. For more detailed answers to common questions about the
study, call 833-385-3899 or read the
frequently asked questions.
How will PREVENTABLE test your brain health?
PREVENTABLE will measure your cognitive functioning. The PREVENTABLE study includes questions to see how well you remember things or if you have trouble coming up with words or paying attention. To measure physical functioning, you will be asked to do some simple tests, like standing in different positions, walking a short distance, and getting up out of a chair. Watch this video to learn more about these tests and how we will use the results.
Learn more about the cognitive and physical function tests used in PREVENTABLE. Information from these assessments show researchers how the brain is working without having to do fancy, expensive tests such as an MRI or a CAT scan.
