Clinical Research Directory

A Study of Zunveyl on Safety, Tolerability, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, and Caregiver Distress in Alzheimer's Disease (RESOLVE)

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of Zunveyl® over 12 weeks of routine clinical use in adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

A Study of JNJ-64042056 in Participants With Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease

The purpose of this study is to assess whether JNJ-64042056 affects the spread and build up of tau (a protein in brain) when compared with placebo, using brain scan (tau PET) to determine results from specific areas of the brain.

Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 4

The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 4 (ADNI4) is a non-randomized, longitudinal, natural history study designed to validate biomarkers, improve clinical trial design, and advance understanding of Alzheimer's disease across the full disease spectrum. Building on the success of ADNI1, ADNI-GO, ADNI2, and ADNI3, ADNI4 integrates clinical, cognitive, imaging, genetic, and fluid biomarker data to characterize disease progression and predict cognitive decline. ADNI4 includes both in-clinic and remote cohorts and a small complementary sub-cohort, Together Exploring Aging Minds (TEAM-ADNI), which evaluates community-based recruitment and longitudinal data collection approaches.

A Master Protocol Studying Multiple Amyloid-Targeting Therapies in Healthy Participants and Participants With Alzheimer's Disease

The purpose of this Master Protocol is to support multiple studies looking at safety and tolerability of different drugs in healthy participants and participants with Alzheimer's disease, and if they remove clumps of protein (amyloid plaque) in the brain in participants with Alzheimer's Disease. Participants will enroll into either A1D-MC-AT01 (NCT07787182) or A1D-MC-AT02 (upcoming).

Effect of Hydralazine on Alzheimer's Disease

It has been recently discovered that the FDA-approved drug, hydralazine, has anti-neurodegenerative efficacy based on three intriguing observations. hydralazine; 1) activates the Nrf2 pathway that controls more than 200 antioxidant proteins, 2) rejuvenates mitochondria and increases their respiration capacity and adenosine triphosphate production, 3) activates autophagy which has pathophysiological roles such as intracellular aggregate clearance. There is an emerging agreement that autophagy-lysosome defects occur early in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Nrf2 is another pathway known to be impaired in the hippocampus of AD patients who need antioxidant protection the most. Rejuvenation of mitochondria is crucial for fighting AD, as neuronal cells need more energy to afford activation of pathways such as autophagy and Nrf2. The prime objective of this application is to conduct a randomized clinical trial to assess the efficacy of hydralazine in early-stage AD patients who take one of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) donepezil, rivastigmine, or galantamine.

A Study of Donanemab (LY3002813) in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2)

The reason for this study is to see how safe and effective the study drug donanemab is in participants with early Alzheimer's disease. Additional participants will be enrolled to an addendum safety cohort. The participants will be administered open-label donanemab. Trial participants who were dosed with donanemab in the main study will be enrolled to a 3-year follow up addendum. No study drug will be administered during this follow up.

Repeat Intracerebroventricular Injections of RB-ADSC in Subjects Previously Treated in RBI Protocol RB-ADSC-02

This is a Phase 1b Extension Trial to allow repeat intracerebroventricular injections of RB-ADSCs in subjects previously treated in and successfully completed RBI Protocol RB-ADSC-02. In the previous Phase 1 clinical trial, RB-ADSC-02, subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) received a single intraventricular injection of RB-ADSC. RB-ADSC will be delivered intracerebroventricularly every 2 months via the previously implanted Ommaya reservoir for up to 6 injections in total. The primary objective of safety is performed 2 months after the last dose administration at the month 12 follow-up visit. The secondary objective endpoint evaluations of efficacy are performed at the month 6 and 12 visits.

Screening for Memory Studies

We hope to recruit participants into various clinical trials and research projects.

Study of Intracerebroventricular Injections of Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (RB-ADSCs) in Participants With Mild-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

The goal of this Phase 2 clinical trial is to learn if repeated dosing of RB-ADSC (an investigational autologous cell product obtained from participant's own adipose tissue) enhances the positive preliminary results seen in Phase 1 for the of treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease in adults. The clinical trial will also continue to evaluate the safety of repeated dosing of RB-ADSC. This study will primarily evaluate the effects of repeated dosing of RB-ADSC on cognitive performance compared to placebo control. Participants will receive RB-ADSC every 2 months for a total of 6 doses. Participants randomized into the placebo control group will have the option to cross over to receive treatment after completion of the primary phase of the study.

A Study to Evaluate KarXT as a Treatment for Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-4)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of KarXT in adult participants with mild to severe Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with moderate to severe psychosis related to AD.

A Study of LY4405094 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Alzheimer's Disease

The purpose of this study is to see how safe LY4405094 is and to see how much and how quickly LY4405094 gets into the bloodstream. For healthy participants, the study also looks at how much LY4405094 gets into the fluid around the brain and lasts up to 13 weeks and will include a 4-day stay in the Clinical Research Unit (CRU). For participants with Alzheimer's Disease, the study will also look at levels of a specific Alzheimer's-related protein in the brain and will last up to 25 weeks and will include a 3-day stay in the CRU.

The Role of METhanogens in the PROgression Of Parkinson's Disease and Related Neurological Conditions

Gut problems, such as constipation, can have an important impact on quality of life of people who have them, and have been associated with higher risk of developing neurological diseases such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. Recent studies suggest that gut problems may also have implications for the progression of these diseases, as constipation is a risk factor for faster Parkinson's and Alzheimer's progression. However, how constipation and brain diseases are linked is unknown. Previous research has suggested that gut changes may lead to inflammation, which could play a role in accelerating the progression of both movement and memory problems in Parkinson's and memory and thinking problems in people with cognitive impairment. Methane is a gas that is naturally produced by microorganisms in the gut. Levels of methane can be measured using a simple breath test. Higher methane levels in the breath are thought to be more common in people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) when compared to people without Parkinson's (healthy controls) and have been associated with gut symptoms, particularly constipation, as well as worse movement problems in PwP, although they are less understood in conditions that affect memory and thinking (like dementia or mild cognitive impairment). The investigators want to better understand the changes in the gut of PwP and people with cognitive impairment (e.g. mild cognitive impairment or dementia). They will compare breath methane levels in PwP, people with cognitive impairment, people with REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (a sleep condition linked to a higher risk of developing Parkinson's) and healthy participants. Participants will be followed-up over time to assess how methane levels are linked to changes in the blood and the stools, gut function, and clinical symptoms. This study has 2 components: Component 1: observational study, where the study investigators will follow 200 participants over 2 visits, 18 months apart. The study will recruit 4 groups of people: 50 people with Parkinson's disease, 50 people at high risk of developing Parkinson's disease (people with REM Sleep behaviour disorder), 50 people with other conditions affecting cognition (e.g. dementia, mild cognitive impairment), and 50 healthy controls. Component 2: study with 15 people with Parkinson's, who produce high methane levels, to test whether a probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) affects how much methane is produced.

Restoring Vascular and Insulin Function To Augment Anti-Amyloid Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease

The purpose of this study is to find out what effects (good and bad) the study medications (insulin or Empagliflozin) have on adults with mild memory impairment or early Alzheimer's disease who are clinically prescribed an anti-amyloid therapy compared to placebo.

Study of LHP588 in Subjects With P. Gingivalis-Positive Alzheimer's Disease

This study is to test LHP588 in persons who have mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) who have shown progressive mental decline in the last year and who have P. gingivalis (Pg) infection. P. gingivalis infection has been linked to the development of dementia. LHP588 is designed to target the P. gingivalis bacterium, to potentially help to halt or slow down the progression of AD and its symptoms. A saliva test will be done to determine P. gingivalis infection. Tests for AD include standard questionnaires such as MMSE and a blood test for pTau217. Treatment will be blinded, meaning the participant and the doctor will not know if the participant is receiving LHP588 or placebo. The total time for participation in the study may be up to 64 weeks. This includes a screening period (to ensure the participant is suitable for the study and the study is suitable for the participant) of up to 12 weeks, a treatment period of up to 48 weeks, and a safety follow-up period of 4 weeks after the last dose of the study drug to check the participant's overall health. Treatment is a once-a-day capsule. Caregiver participation is required. The study requires the participant to visit the study center (with the caregiver) at least 20 times within 64 weeks (this does not include any unplanned visits that may be recommended by the study doctor). In addition, the study doctor or clinic staff will contact the participant via phone at least 1 time.

Donanemab (LY3002813) Trial in Chinese Participants With Cognitively Unimpaired (Preclinical) Alzheimer's Disease

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of donanemab (LY3002813) versus placebo in Chinese participants who are at risk for decline of memory, language and physical ability to perform activities of daily living from Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study drug will be administered intravenously (IV) (into a vein in the arm). The study will last up to approximately 156 weeks, excluding screening.

2-Hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA) Study in Early Alzheimer's Patients

Investigators propose a phase 1b/2a, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group dose finding and biomarker study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and biomarker activity of 2-HOBA in 48 MCI/AD participants. Participants will be randomized 1:1:1:1 to receive 250 mg BID, 250 and 500 mg 2-HOBA acetate TID or placebo for 12 weeks. Blood and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) will be collected to measure markers of protein modification by dicarbonyls (IsoLGs- \& MDA), pTau-181, YKL-40, and NF-L.

Robotic-Enabled Microsurgical Intervention for Neurodegenerative Disease

The objective of this investigational device exemption (IDE) study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of using the Symani System and microsurgical techniques in the deep cervical lymph node (dCLN) region in the setting of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and lymphatic abnormalities.

DUVAX: A Phase 1 Alzheimer's Vaccine Study Targeting Amyloid-Beta and Tau

This Phase 1 study will test the safety and immune response of the investigational vaccine DUVAX in healthy adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either DUVAX or placebo by intramuscular injection. The study will evaluate how well the vaccine is tolerated and whether it produces antibodies against Alzheimer's disease-related proteins.

A First-In-Human Study of LY3954068 in Participants With Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of LY3954068 in participants with early symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The study will also investigate how much LY3954068 gets into the bloodstream and will test the effects of LY3954068 on markers of AD. The study will be comprised of two parts, A and B. Each enrolled participant in Part A will receive a single dose of LY3954068 or placebo (no active drug) given into the spinal fluid. Each participant in Part B will receive 2 doses of either LY3954068 or placebo administered into the spinal fluid. Participants will have the opportunity to join an optional bridging period to a separate potential study where participants would receive LY3954068. The study will last up to approximately 45 weeks for Part A, and 100 weeks for Part B, including the screening period.

Investigation of Inflammation Using [C-11]-CS1P1

There is a compelling need for a noninvasive imaging approach to measure S1P1 in both preclinical models of diseases and humans. PET measures of S1P1 expression is critical for elucidating the pathophysiological roles of S1P1 in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The relevance of S1P1 in clinical disease has become readily apparent with the FDA approval of the S1P1 modulator FTY720 (fingolimod) for treating relapsing-remitting MS (RR-MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune, inflammatory disease caused by lymphocytic infiltration that leads to demyelinating neurodegenerative disease.

Effects and Mechanisms of Temporal Interference Brain Stimulation on Memory Function in Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if personalized, multimodal imaging-guided, EEG-based closed-loop Temporal Interference Brain Stimulation (TIBS) can improve memory function in individuals with preclinical Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does personalized TIBS lead to significant changes in functional connectivity strength of hippocampal-cortical networks at the end of the 2-week intervention compared to baseline? 2. What are the short-term (end of 2-week intervention) and medium-to-long-term (4 weeks and 12 weeks post-intervention) effects of personalized TIBS on episodic and working memory, as well as other cognitive domains in preclinical AD? 3. How does personalized TIBS modulate brain activity and connectivity, as measured by EEG power spectra and functional MRI (fMRI) functional connectivity, in preclinical AD? 4. What is the safety profile of personalized TIBS in this population? Researchers will compare participants receiving active personalized TIBS to participants receiving sham (inactive) stimulation to see if TIBS effectively improves memory function and induces neural plasticity. Participants will: 1. Undergo initial screening including neuropsychological assessments and blood p-tau217 testing to identify preclinical AD. 2. Receive either active personalized TIBS or sham stimulation daily for 40 minutes, 6 days a week, for 2 weeks. 3. Have individualized TIBS parameters (e.g., target localization, intensity) determined using baseline structural MRI and DTI. 4. Undergo real-time high-density EEG monitoring during daily stimulation sessions to enable closed-loop adjustment of stimulation parameters. 5. Participate in follow-up assessments at the end of the 2-week intervention, and at 4 weeks and 12 weeks post-intervention. 6. Receive multimodal imaging (sMRI, rs-fMRI, task-fMRI, DTI) and blood biomarker assessments at various time points. 7. Receive Aβ-PET and tau-PET scans, along with comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, at the 12-week follow-up. 8. Have their safety continuously monitored throughout the study.

AV-1980R (Tau Vaccine) in Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease (TAURUS-1980)

This is a Phase 1, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple-dose-escalation study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of AV-1980R, an investigational vaccine targeting pathological tau, in participants with preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Up to 48 cognitively unimpaired adults aged 65 to 80 years with biomarker evidence of preclinical Alzheimer's disease will be enrolled into three ascending-dose cohorts.

Causal Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Nutrition and Cognitive Dysfunction in the Metabolic Storm (Hyperglycemia and Sarcopenia) and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation (150 mg twice daily; 300 mg/day for 12 weeks) on coenzyme Q10 status, glucose parameters, BDNF, myokines, and cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease (AD) and hyperglycemia, either without sarcopenia risk or with pre-sarcopenia/sarcopenia risk.

Early Diagnosis of SCD Based on Radiogenomics

The incidence of AD dementia is increasing due to the aging population, putting a heavy burden on our society and economics. Exploring the mechanisms underlying SCD due to preclinical AD has scientific and clinical significance. However, it is challenging to construct and validate the preclinical diagnosis model of AD with fused multimodel information across culture/race. From the cooperation during the past five years, we have established cohorts by synchronized assessment, achieved consensus on SCD features extraction and made a breakthrough in the application of multiple parameter MRI with German collaborators. Therefore, in this project, SCD with and without amyloid pathology will be compared by clinical and cognitive data, genetics, blood and MRI biomarkers between the German and Chinese. Key features will be extracted and specific characteristics of SCD due to preclinical AD as well as risk factors for conversion between two countries will be clarified. Then the diagnosis model of preclinical AD in SCD will be established across culture/race based on radiogenomics, which will improve the current diagnostic system of AD. Through this project, the value of SCD in the etiologic, anatomical and quantitative diagnosis of preclinical AD will be identified to improve sensitivity and specificity of preclinical AD diagnosis in clinical practice.