The Trial-Ready Cohort-Down Syndrome (TRC-DS) routinely monitors study participants, between the ages of 25-55, for any changes to their brain health or function over time through blood tests and brain imaging to eventually match them with applicable Alzheimer's disease clinical trials.
Who can participate?
Researchers are looking for healthy participants in their mid-20s through mid-50s to participate in TRC-DS.
- Eligible participants:
- Are healthy people between the ages of 25 to 55 with Down syndrome;
- Have an interest in supporting clinical research; and
- Will visit their nearest research center once every 16 months for physical exams like blood pressure checks and blood draws, and memory skills tests to measure changes in their brain health and function.
Who cannot participate?
Contact the study team for additional eligibility criteria.
Where does this study take place?
TRC-DS is recruiting participants at research centers across the United States. Access current study sites at https://www.trcds.org/locations-map/.
What activities are involved in this study?
Healthy participants between the ages of 25 and 55 with Down syndrome can join TRC-DS as the initial step towards participating in new Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials. Interested participants should:
- Contact the research center closest to them to discuss eligibility.
- If invited, participants visit their nearest research center for an in-person evaluation to determine eligibility for TRC-DS
- Following the evaluation, eligible TRC-DS participants become part of a group regularly assessed once every 16 months with physical exams and other medical tests (including a blood draw and brain imaging scans), and memory skills assessments to measure changes in their brain health and function.
What languages does this study support?
English and Spanish
Is compensation provided?
Yes
Participants and their families interested in the TRC-DS study can contact the research center nearest them for more information on TRC-DS, steps to eligibility, and to schedule an in-person evaluation, if invited. If there is no research center nearby, individuals should visit this site periodically for potential future opportunities.