Research

Research is crucial to advancing our knowledge of aging and memory decline and paving the way for new treatments. Volunteering for research is a personal decision that can meaningfully impact the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Study volunteers contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that can improve the quality of life of people living with the disease, including family members, community members, and future generations. Click here to see how Mayo Clinic research on brain health and dementia is helping.

Click on the tiles below to learn more about the different types of research studies we do, the steps people take when joining a research study, and the types of information that study participants provide to help us better understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. If you would like a printable brochure on What Happens in a Research Study, click here.