Krembil Neuroscience Centre (KNC)

Thank you for your interest in our deep brain stimulation (DBS) research. We have completed phase 1 of the trial and hope to start phase 2 with a larger pool of candidates in the future. Please see below for more information.   

Dr. Andres Lozano, Professor of Neurosurgery Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto Krembil Neuroscience Centre Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience

If you have questions about the use of DBS for early Alzheimer’s, please read below.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.	I have a family member with early Alzheimer’s disease and I want to enroll them in the study, how do I do that?
2.	I have a family member who suffers from other memory conditions, besides Alzheimer’s, can they be enrolled in the DBS for early Alzheimer’s study?
3.	I would like to learn more about how DBS can improve memory, where can I learn more?
4.	I would like to be seen by a neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital’s Memory Clinic, how can I get an appointment?
5.	I want to learn more about DBS for depression and possibly enroll in a clinical trial, how can I get more information?
6.	I am a member of the media and would like to interview Dr. Lozano about his DBS work, how can I arrange an interview?
7.	I would like to make a donation to help fund Dr. Lozano’s deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s disease research, how can I make a donation?

1. I have a family member with early Alzheimer’s disease and I want to enroll them in the study, how do I do that?
If you know of someone who has early Alzheimer’s disease and might be interested in participating in this trial, we first need to determine if this person meets the trial entry criteria. Because it is a research study, we have strict limitations.   Please download the form below and fax it back to 416-603-5298. Please be advised that only those patients who meet the trial entry criteria will be contacted.  If you are deemed eligible we can arrange a more thorough appraisal and possible visit to determine candidacy and appropriateness for this study.

Deep Brain Stimulation Pilot Study For Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patients (PDF )

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2. I have a family member who suffers from other memory conditions, besides Alzheimer’s, can they be enrolled in the DBS for early Alzheimer’s study?
If DBS treatment for early Alzheimer’s proves to be safe and effective, we would consider treating patients with other forms of memory disturbances.  For the time being, we will have to wait until we have the results of the experimental study.

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3.  I would like to learn more about how DBS can improve memory, where can I learn more?
Please click here to read the media release.

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4. I would like to be seen by a neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital’s Memory Clinic, how can I get an appointment?
If you would like to become a patient of Toronto Western Hospital’s Memory Clinic, you need to be referred by a physician; please contact the Memory Clinic for a referral form at 416.603.5232.

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5. I want to learn more about DBS for depression and possibly enroll in a clinical trial, how can I get more information?
Please call 416- 603-6200.

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6. I am a member of the media and would like to interview Dr. Lozano about his DBS work, how can I arrange an interview?
Please contact Christian Cote, Sr. Public Affairs Advisor at Krembil Neuroscience Centre - Toronto Western Hospital by phone, 416-603-5294 or email at Christian.cote@uhn.on.ca

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7. I would like to make a donation to help fund Dr. Lozano’s deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s disease research, how can I make a donation?
If you are interested in making a financial donation towards Dr. Lozano’s research, please call Jude Alexander at the Toronto General Western Hospital Foundation at 416.603.5800 ext 6241 or via email jude.alexander@uhn.on.ca

 

 

 

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