Trials in Kentucky.
29 APOE4-relevant Alzheimer’s trials run in Kentucky — 6 of them recruiting. Each one translated into plain English, with our read on what it means for an APOE4 carrier.
- Non-carriers only, not for APOE4NCT00574132Bapineuzumab in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (ApoE4 Non-Carrier)
This trial tested bapineuzumab, an infused antibody designed to bind and clear beta amyloid from the brain, against a placebo. It measured whether it helped…
- Drug trial for diagnosed APOE4 carriersNCT00575055Bapineuzumab in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (ApoE4 Carrier)
This trial tested whether bapineuzumab, an antibody given by infusion that helps clear beta amyloid from the brain, could affect thinking and daily function in…
- 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…
- 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 —…
- Drug trial, genotype not specified in sourceNCT00667810Study Evaluating The Efficacy And Safety Of Bapineuzumab In Alzheimer Disease Patients
This trial tested bapineuzumab, an antibody drug given by infusion, against a placebo in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. It looked at how well the…
- Huntington's study, not about APOE4NCT01574053Enroll -HD: A Prospective Registry Study in a Global Huntington's Disease Cohort
Enroll-HD is an observational study, meaning no drug or treatment is given. It follows people with Huntington's disease, and their relatives and controls,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Non-Alzheimer's focus, carriers may not qualifyNCT04120766Safety and Modulation of ABCC9 Pathways by Nicorandil for the Treatment of Hippocampal Sclerosis of Aging
This Phase 2 trial is testing nicorandil, a drug already used for heart conditions, to see whether it is safe and whether it affects a brain pathway linked to…
- 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,…
- Lifestyle study, not APOE4-specificNCT04309461Make Better Choices 2 for Rural Appalachians
This trial tests an adapted version of a program called Make Better Choices 2 for adults in Appalachian Kentucky. It uses an app, an activity tracker, health…
- Drug trial, genotype not specified, ARIA riskNCT05026866A Donanemab (LY3002813) Study in Participants With Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3)
This trial tests donanemab, an anti-amyloid antibody given by infusion, against a placebo in people with no memory or thinking problems but signs of amyloid in…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT05531656A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CT1812 in Early Alzheimer's Disease
This trial is testing CT1812, an experimental drug, in people with early Alzheimer's disease — either mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia confirmed by…
- Late-stage dementia care, genotype not relevantNCT05644262Life's End Benefits of cannaBidiol and tetrahYdrocannabinol
This Phase 2 trial is testing whether a liquid oral combination of THC and CBD (the two main active compounds in cannabis) can reduce agitation in people with…
- Lifestyle study, genotype not requiredNCT05858008Feasibility of Implementing Time-restricted Eating in Women With Mild Cognitive Impairment
This trial is testing whether time-restricted eating, which means limiting meals to a specific window of hours each day, is practical and manageable for…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06223360A Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Benfotiamine in Patients With Early Alzheimer's Disease (BenfoTeam)
This trial is testing benfotiamine — a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 — at two different doses against a placebo, in people who already have early Alzheimer's…
- Observational study, not APOE4-specificNCT06284213Biomarkers for Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Consortium
This is an observational study, not a drug test. Researchers will collect brain scans and blood samples from about 1,800 older adults, then follow them over…
- Unrelated to APOE4 or dementiaNCT06516965A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis (STOP-PN2)
This Phase 3 trial is testing povorcitinib, a JAK inhibitor pill, against a placebo in people with prurigo nodularis — a chronic skin condition causing intense…
- Late-stage dementia only, not carrier-focusedNCT06605157A Multimodal Music Therapy Intervention for Engaging Persons With Severe Dementia
This pilot trial is testing whether a structured music therapy program called AMUSED, which includes live music, singing, and rhythm instruments, reduces…
- 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 collected, ARIA risk worth discussingNCT06957418Alzheimer's Tau Platform: Master Protocol
This Phase 2 platform trial is testing tau-targeting drugs, called AADvac1 and Tau2, alone or combined with the anti-amyloid drug donanemab, in people aged 50…
- ARIA risk warrants careful discussionNCT07167966Alzheimer's Tau Platform: Regimen A - AADvac1
This trial is testing AADvac1, a vaccine designed to target tau protein, a key driver of Alzheimer's damage. It tests AADvac1 alone and combined with…
- Not relevant to APOE4 carriersNCT07498426A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of NIO752 in Participants With Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
This trial is testing NIO752, an experimental drug, in people diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Richardson Syndrome — a rare and serious brain…
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