In PREVENTABLE, researchers are looking to partner with people 75 years or older to learn whether taking a statin could help older adults live well for longer by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease.
Participation Eligibility
- 75 years or older
- Not taking a statin
- No history of heart attack, stroke, or heart disease
- Free from dementia or any significant disability that limits your basic everyday activities
Get Involved
Commitment
- Be randomly assigned to take either the medication atorvastatin 40mg daily, or a placebo pill.
- Complete one phone visit per year for up to five (5) years. These visits will include questions about your health and a memory test. You may also be invited to participate in additional sub-studies, which may be in person or over the phone.
- The study team will collect information about your health through your electronic health record, Medicare, and a phone call with a trusted contact.
Compensation
You will be paid $75 for the first visit and $50 for each annual follow-up visit. Compensation for optional sub-study visits may vary from $25 to $50 per visit.
If you are interested in learning more about PREVENTABLE, please contact our study coordinator with the contact information below.
Study Coordinator
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Clinical Research Study Coordinator
Principal Investigator
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Louis A. Holland, Sr., Professor in Alzheimer’s Disease
Department of Medicine
Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology
