They Have Alzheimer's. This Clinical Trial May Be a Last Hope 23 Apr, 2021 05:00 AM 7 minutes to read Michael Gross, a lifelong Yankees fan, was unnerved when he forgot the name of one of the team's former managers. Photo / Jackie Molloy / New York Times Michael Gross, a lifelong Yankees fan, was unnerved when he forgot the name of one of the team's former managers. Photo / Jackie Molloy / New York Times New York Times By: Gina Kolata Despite the urgent need for treatments to slow or stop Alzheimer's disease, finding patients for clinical trials has been difficult and frustrating. Patients are often older. Their doctors may not be part of a research