This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing theresources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject andinvestigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source,and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed isfor the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficiency of Simvastatin to slow the progression of Alzheimer's by comparing subjects in the study who are randomly given Simvastatin with those also in the study who are instead given placebo. Simvastatin is a FDA approved prescription oral medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. This is an NIH sponsored trial.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR002635-23
Application #
7607372
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Project Start
2007-04-01
Project End
2008-03-31
Budget Start
2007-04-01
Budget End
2008-03-31
Support Year
23
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$1,223
Indirect Cost
Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
030811269
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115
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