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RECRUITING
NCT07213349
PHASE2

Daridorexant for Alzheimer Disease Prevention

Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute

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Summary

This study will evaluate whether daridorexant, a DORA sleep medication, can support brain health by promoting the clearance of proteins linked to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease. The trial is preventive and is open to participants who do not have Alzheimer's disease dementia, regardless of whether or not they experience sleep problems.

Official title: Double Blind Clinical Trial of Daridorexant (Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist) for Alzheimer Disease Prevention

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

50 Years - 90 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

240

Start Date

2025-10-14

Completion Date

2029-12

Last Updated

2025-12-19

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DRUG

Daridorexant 50 mg

Study drug (Daridorexant 50 mg) taken orally each night 30 minutes before bedtime, for the 1 year duration of the study

DRUG

Placebo

Study drug (Placebo) will be taken orally each night, 30 minutes before bedtime, for the 1 year duration of the study

Locations (1)

Centre StoP-Alzheimer (Douglas Mental Health University Institute - Research Centre)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada