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Daridorexant for Alzheimer Disease Prevention
Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute
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
Conditions
Interventions
Daridorexant 50 mg
Study drug (Daridorexant 50 mg) taken orally each night 30 minutes before bedtime, for the 1 year duration of the study
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