Refer a patient for screening and trials

Dementia trials are slow and expensive compared to other disease conditions. Despite the high number of persons developing Alzheimer’s disease each year, on average a clinical trial site only recruits 8-10 participants per year for a particular trial. Among those referred to a trial, most fail the strict inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Access free diagnostic assessment for your patient

By referring your patient to the Australian Dementia Network Screening and Trials program, your patient will undergo a comprehensive free diagnostic assessment using techniques that are not routinely available, such as PET amyloid and tau brain scans. With these methods, Alzheimer’s disease can be detected up to 15 years before symptoms become evident (“preclinical AD”).

Results from the assessments are provided to the referring doctor, along with tailored trial recommendations.

We currently have screening sites operating in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Perth.

Contact

If you have general queries about ADNeT Screening, please contact Dr Jo Robertson – Australian Dementia Network Screening and Trials Coordinator or complete our contact form. You can refer your patient by completing the electronic form below, or download a copy of your local referral form.

ADNeT Screening information and local contacts

Refer a patient now

Referring Specialist(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Clinic Location(Required)

Prior Investigations

Please tick if previously completed:

MRI in last 6 months

FDG PET in last 12 months

Consultant letter attached

Amyloid PET Feedback

Amyloid PET result to be disclosed by:

ADNET trials screening staff

Referring clinician

Further Investigations

Arrange an expedited brain SPECT & FDG PET if amyloid or tau imaging are negative?

Yes

Patient Details

Please provide patient details:

Patient Name(Required)

Patient phone number(Required)

Date of Birth

Address

Preferred contact (if different)

Contact Details of preferred contact

Consultant letter

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Download a copy of your local referral form for future use

Eligibility Guide

Probable MCI or mild AD
Fluent in English
Aged ≥ 50 years
MMSE score ≥ 20
Reliable study partner/informant available
Able to tolerate neuropsychological assessment
Formal education of ≥7 years
No serious unstable comorbid conditions