When Alzheimer's Disease brings hallucinations, fear, or paranoia.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's Dementia who is seeing things, becoming fearful, or growing suspicious can be frightening and isolating. There are clinical research opportunities in Daytona Beach for people living with these symptoms. Each participant must have a family member or caregiver who knows them well, willing to serve as their study partner, and can accompany them to each study visit.

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Does this sound like someone you love?

Seeing people or things that aren't there, such as someone standing in the room or by the bed
Hearing voices or sounds that no one else can hear
Becoming fearful or suspicious, or thinking strangers are in the house
Accusing family of stealing, or believing a loved one is an impostor or a stranger
Sudden fear, agitation, or distress that is hard to explain

If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's and any of this feels familiar, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone. These experiences are more common than people realize. They come from the changes Alzheimer's causes in the brain, and doctors sometimes call them Alzheimer's psychosis or hallucinations.

What families are asking

What is Alzheimer's Disease with Hallucinations?
It refers to hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there) and delusions (strongly held false beliefs, like paranoia or believing a loved one is an impostor) in a person with Alzheimer's disease. It's one of the most distressing symptoms for families, and more common than most people realize.Is there a treatment for it?
There is currently no FDA-approved medication specifically for psychosis in Alzheimer's disease. Doctors often turn to medications approved for other conditions, which can carry significant side effects. Clinical research studies are how potential new options are evaluated.What are these studies?
Arrow Clinical Trials in Daytona Beach is conducting multiple clinical research studies evaluating investigational medications for hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. “Investigational” means the medications are still being studied and have not been approved by the FDA. Each study is conducted under the supervision of a study physician and medical monitor and overseen by an independent institutional review board.Who can take part?
Adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who are experiencing hallucinations or delusions may qualify. Each participant must have a family member or caregiver who knows them well, willing to serve as their study partner, and accompanies them to each study visit.What if my loved one can't make decisions for themselves?
That's common with Alzheimer's Dementia, and the studies are built for it. Where a person can't provide informed consent themselves, a legally authorized representative can give permission on their behalf, along with the participant's agreement. Our team walks you through exactly how it works.Is it safe?
The study medications are investigational, so their safety and effectiveness have not been established. Participants are monitored closely by our local study physician, and each study has additional medical and safety oversight. Each study is also reviewed by an independent institutional review board. Arrow’s study team will explain the potential risks before you decide whether to participate.

We make taking part as easy as possible

Door-to-door transportation. Available on request, so there's no driving or parking to worry about.
Flexible appointment times. Scheduled around your day, with one local contact who handles the details.
No cost, no insurance needed. Study visits, lab tests, brain imaging, and the study medication are all provided at no cost to you.
Compensation for your time. Provided for each completed visit, for both the participant and the study partner.
Layered medical oversight. Close monitoring by your local study physician, with additional medical and safety oversight from the teams responsible for each study.
A local team that knows you. Care close to home in Daytona Beach, from people you'll recognize each visit.

Be part of something bigger

By taking part, you and your loved one may help researchers better understand Alzheimer's psychosis and move closer to options that could help other families, here and around the world, in the years ahead.

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Our study doctors

David Billmeier, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Board-certified in Family Medicine and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, David Billmeier, MD has cared for the greater Daytona community for more than 25 years and has worked in clinical research for the past decade, with particular expertise in central nervous system and neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.

Charles Ross, MD

INVESTIGATOR

Board-certified in Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Charles Ross, MD has practiced since 2006 and serves as clinical faculty training physicians at the University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University. His research interests include Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

These research studies are conducted at Arrow Clinical Trials, a community-based clinical research site at 1717 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 120, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, serving families across Volusia, Flagler, Brevard, and Seminole counties. Each study is overseen by an independent institutional review board.

Learn more about our facility at arrowclinicaltrials.com.

These are clinical research opportunities. Participation in any study is voluntary, and participants may stop at any time for any reason.