Trials in Kansas.
27 APOE4-relevant Alzheimer’s trials run in Kansas — 8 of them recruiting. Each one translated into plain English, with our read on what it means for an APOE4 carrier.
- Carriers enrolled, but higher ARIA riskNCT01767311A Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Lecanemab in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 2 trial tested lecanemab, an anti-amyloid antibody given by infusion, in people with early Alzheimer's disease — either mild cognitive impairment or…
- Built exclusively for APOE 4/4 carriersNCT02565511A Study of CAD106 and CNP520 Versus Placebo in Participants at Risk for the Onset of Clinical Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tested two investigational drugs, CAD106 (a vaccine-like immunotherapy targeting amyloid) and CNP520 (a small molecule targeting amyloid…
- Built specifically for APOE4 carriersNCT03131453A Study of CNP520 Versus Placebo in Participants at Risk for the Onset of Clinical Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tested CNP520, a drug designed to reduce amyloid buildup in the brain, against a placebo in cognitively normal older adults at elevated risk for…
- Open to carriers, but ARIA risk elevatedNCT03887455A Study to Confirm Safety and Efficacy of Lecanemab in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 3 trial tests lecanemab, an intravenous and subcutaneous antibody drug, against placebo in people with early Alzheimer's disease — either mild…
- Directly recruits APOE4 carriersNCT04009629Dementia Risk and Dynamic Response to Exercise
This trial is testing how a single session of moderate aerobic exercise changes brain blood flow and blood biomarkers in older adults who carry the APOE4 gene.…
- APOE4 carriers explicitly welcomedNCT04468659AHEAD 3-45 Study: A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Treatment With Lecanemab in Participants With Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease and Elevated Amyloid and Also in Participants With Early Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease and Intermediate Amyloid
This Phase 3 trial is testing lecanemab, an anti-amyloid antibody drug, in people who are cognitively normal but have early amyloid buildup in their brains —…
- Amyloid-focused, drug did not succeedNCT02008357Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory Loss
This Phase 3 trial tested solanezumab, an antibody drug given by IV infusion, in cognitively normal older adults who already had amyloid buildup in their…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT02814526Exercise in Adults With Mild Memory Problems
This trial tests whether aerobic exercise (like treadmill walking) does more for brain health than stretching and balance routines in older adults with mild…
- Heart trial, genotype not relevantNCT02884206Efficacy and Safety of LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan on Cognitive Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
This Phase 3 trial tested whether LCZ696 (sacubitril/valsartan, sold as Entresto) protects cognitive function better than valsartan alone in people with a…
- Observational only, no treatment involvedNCT02951598A Study of Health Care Use and Costs in Participants With Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
This study is not testing a treatment. It is an observational study tracking how people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease or MCI use health care, what that…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT03108846Escitalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 3 trial is testing whether escitalopram, a common antidepressant, can safely reduce agitation in people who already have Alzheimer's dementia. Phase…
- Not APOE4-related, movement disorder focusNCT03924414Trial of Parkinson's And Zoledronic Acid
This trial is testing whether a single IV infusion of zoledronic acid, a bone-strengthening drug already approved for osteoporosis, can reduce fractures in…
- Lifestyle study, no drug neededNCT03954210SIESTA: Sleep Intervention to Enhance Cognitive Status and Reduce Beta Amyloid
This trial is testing whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — a structured, talk-based sleep program — can improve memory and thinking…
- Open to carriers, genotype not trackedNCT04098666Metformin in Alzheimer's Dementia Prevention
This trial is testing whether extended-release metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, can slow memory decline in people who are overweight and already showing…
- Not relevant to APOE4 carriersNCT04165109Trial-Ready Cohort-Down Syndrome (TRC-DS)
This is not a treatment trial. It is a study building a pool of adults with Down syndrome, ages 25 to 55, who are ready to be recruited into future Alzheimer's…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT04262206Pragmatic Evaluation of Events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in Older Adults
PREVENTABLE is a large Phase 4 trial testing whether atorvastatin 40 mg — a common cholesterol-lowering statin — can reduce the combined risk of death,…
- High ARIA risk for carriersNCT04437511A Study of Donanemab (LY3002813) in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2)
This Phase 3 trial tested donanemab, an anti-amyloid antibody drug, against placebo in people with early Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured how well it…
- Caregiver training, not carrier-focusedNCT04610944Changing Talk Online Training (CHATO) National Trial
This trial is testing an online training program called CHATO that teaches nursing home staff how to communicate better with residents who have dementia. The…
- Anti-amyloid drug — carriers face higher ARIA riskNCT05463731A Study of Remternetug (LY3372993) in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILRUNNER-ALZ 1)
This Phase 3 trial is testing remternetug, an anti-amyloid antibody given by IV or injection under the skin, in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's…
- Not open to typical APOE4 carriersNCT05985486Brain Outcomes With Lifestyle Change in Down Syndrome
This trial is testing whether weight loss through a reduced-calorie diet can help protect the brains of adults with Down syndrome who do not yet have dementia.…
- Lifestyle study, genotype not requiredNCT06667817Exercise From Afar: Progressing At Risk Individuals to Independent Exercise
This trial is testing whether a smartphone app can deliver personalized exercise programs to sedentary adults in rural Kansas and improve health markers tied…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06847321Study of LHP588 in Subjects With P. Gingivalis-Positive Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 2 trial is testing LHP588, an oral capsule taken once daily, in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who also test positive for P.…
- Open to patients, genotype not requiredNCT06881836A Study of ONO-2020 in Participants With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tests ONO-2020, an experimental pill that works on gene regulation, in people already diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. Researchers want…
- Genotype not mentioned, proceed cautiouslyNCT07094516A Clinical Trial to Learn About the Effects of VHB937 in People With Early Alzheimer's Disease
This trial is testing VHB937, a biological drug, in people with early Alzheimer's disease — either mild cognitive impairment or mild AD confirmed by…
- Unrelated to APOE4 or Alzheimer'sNCT07326709A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Votoplam in Participants With Huntington's Disease
This trial is testing votoplam, an oral drug designed to slow the progression of early-stage Huntington's disease. Researchers are comparing it against a…
- Lifestyle study, genotype not requiredNCT07417891Ketogenic Diet to Reduce Osteoarthritis Pain in MCI
This trial is testing whether a ketogenic diet can reduce joint pain and improve physical function and cognition in adults who have both osteoarthritis and…
- Not designed for APOE4 carriersNCT07425769Adapting RDAD for DS
This trial is testing a remote exercise and caregiver education program adapted for older adults with Down syndrome, who face a very high lifetime risk of…
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