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Project

Multi Center Trial of Vitamin E in Aging Persons with Downs Syndrome

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2006

Contact Information:

Kelly Hsieh
[email protected]
312-413-1530

Project Description:

Evidence indicated that persons with Down syndrome over the age of 50 are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease (AD) than othe older people. Vitamin E has been shown to delay these functional changes in persons with AD in the general population. This study is being conducted to determine whether high dose vitamin E pills (1000 international units twice daily), taken every day for three years will stop or slow down some of the cognitive/functional changes that occur in older persons with Down syndrome with AD.

Keyword(s):

down syndrome, Vitamin E

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National