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RECRUITING
NCT06582706
PHASE1/PHASE2

Nicotinic Acid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Sponsor: Indiana University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Increased dietary intake of niacin is correlated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's Disease and age-associated cognitive decline. The goal of this study is to collect data on the penetration of commercially available, FDA approved, extended-release niacin into the spinal fluid. One dose of 500 mg nicotinic acid will be used (in addition to placebo) to build a dose response curve for this compound in human cerebrospinal fluid. This objective will demonstrate target engagement of HCAR2 in the central nervous system, after oral treatment with niacin. The primary endpoints are to show increased nicotinic acid levels in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. A secondary endpoint is to collect safety and tolerability data of niacin in this particular population.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

60 Years - 85 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2024-12-19

Completion Date

2026-12

Last Updated

2026-03-05

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Placebo Comparator

a readily available inert placebo will be used

DRUG

Extended Release Niacin

500 mg

Locations (1)

IU Health Neuroscience Center

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States