Cindy Womack, DNP, FNP-BC, CNRN

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    About me

    Cindy Womack, DNP, FNP-BC, CNRN is a Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Neurology, specializing in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care. Prior to coming to SIU School of Medicine she maintained a private practice as a Geriatric Care Manager working with older adults and their families and advocating for quality eldercare in community settings. 

    Gender

    Female

    Education & training

    Positions
    Certified Nurse Practitioner
    Family Nurse Practicioner
    Neurology
    Board Certifications
    Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
    Family Nurse Practitioner
    Undergraduate Degree
    Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL - Masters of Nursing

    Research

    Research Interests
    Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Caregiver stress/burden

    Clinical trials

    Trial
    Neurology

    Roche: An open-label, multicenter, rollover study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of long-term gantenerumab administration in participants with Alzheimer's disease

    Active not recruiting

    POST GRAD: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of long term gantenerumab on subjects with prodromal or mild Alzheimer's disease. 

    Trial
    Neurology

    Lilly: Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease

    Active not recruiting

    I5T-MC-AACI: Alzheimer’s is a disease that attacks the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.  Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, eventually making daily tasks impossible. Although we don’t know the exact cause, researchers found out that the two proteins called tau and amyloid are building up in brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease even before they have any symptoms.

    Trial
    Neurology

    Lilly: Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease

    Active not recruiting

    I5T-MC-AACI: Alzheimer’s is a disease that attacks the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.  Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, eventually making daily tasks impossible. Although we don’t know the exact cause, researchers found out that the two proteins called tau and amyloid are building up in brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease even before they have any symptoms.

    Trial
    Neurology

    Athira: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of ATH-1017 Treatment in Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients

    Active recruiting

    ATH-1017-AD-201: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of ATH-1017 on patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

    Trial
    Neurology

    Athira: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of ATH-1017 Treatment in Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients

    Active recruiting

    ATH-1017-AD-201: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of ATH-1017 on patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

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    A major gift to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will transform the health care of people throughout Illinois and beyond. Dale and Deborah Smith recently donated a substantial financial