Trials in Ohio.
63 APOE4-relevant Alzheimer’s trials run in Ohio — 29 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…
- 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 —…
- Directly recruits APOE4 carriers onlyNCT04748861CYCLE-AD (CYcling to Cease or Limit the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease)
CYCLE-AD is testing whether long-term, high-intensity indoor cycling on a home-based Peloton bike can slow or delay cognitive decline and Alzheimer's-related…
- Built exclusively for APOE4/4 carriersNCT04770220An Efficacy and Safety Study of ALZ-801 in APOE4/4 Early AD Subjects
This Phase 3 trial is testing ALZ-801, an oral drug designed to reduce toxic amyloid clusters in the brain, against a placebo in people with early Alzheimer's…
- APOE4 enrolled, response may differNCT00348140Rosiglitazone (Extended Release Tablets) As Adjunctive Therapy In Subjects With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 3 trial tested rosiglitazone, a diabetes drug, as an add-on to standard Alzheimer's medications like Aricept in people with mild to moderate…
- APOE4 stratified, suggests less benefitNCT00428090Rosiglitazone (Extended Release Tablets) As Monotherapy In Subjects With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 3 trial tested rosiglitazone XR, a diabetes drug already approved for type 2 diabetes, as a standalone treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's…
- Closed trial, APOE4 stratifiedNCT00550420Study Of Rosiglitazone XR In Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimers
This Phase 3 trial tested rosiglitazone XR, a diabetes drug, in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. It was an open-label extension study, meaning…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT00710684A Study of SB-742457, Added to Donepezil for the Treatment of Mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tested SB-742457, an experimental drug added on top of donepezil, the standard Alzheimer's medication, in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's…
- 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-specificNCT02245737An Efficacy and Safety Study of Lanabecestat (LY3314814) in Early Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tested lanabecestat, a BACE inhibitor drug designed to reduce amyloid production in the brain, against a placebo over two years in people with early…
- 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…
- Discontinued trial, not APOE4-specificNCT02972658A Study of Lanabecestat (LY3314814) in Early Alzheimer's Disease Dementia
This Phase 3 trial tested lanabecestat, a BACE inhibitor drug designed to reduce amyloid production in the brain, in people with early Alzheimer's dementia. It…
- Unrelated to APOE4 or Alzheimer'sNCT03047369The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project
This is a biorepository project, not a treatment trial. Researchers are collecting medical records and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from people…
- 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…
- 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…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT04148391NYX-458 in Subjects With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia Due to Parkinson's Disease or Lewy Body Dementia (Cognition, Memory, Attention, Thinking)
This trial is testing NYX-458, an experimental oral drug, against a placebo in people who have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia caused by Parkinson's…
- 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,…
- FTLD-focused, not APOE4-relevantNCT04363684ARTFL LEFFTDS Longitudinal Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (ALLFTD)
This is a large North American research registry and natural history study tracking people with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and related conditions…
- 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…
- Observational only, genotype not specifiedNCT04916210Determinants of Incident Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and Vascular Effects on RecoverY
The DISCOVERY study is an observational study — no drug or treatment is being tested. Researchers are following stroke survivors over time, collecting…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT05040217A Clinical Trial of AAV2-BDNF Gene Therapy in Early Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
This trial is testing whether a gene therapy that delivers a brain-protective protein called BDNF directly into the brain can slow cell loss in people with…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT05399888A Study to Learn About the Safety of BIIB080 Injections and Whether They Can Improve Symptoms of Participants With Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or Mild AD Dementia Between 50 to 80 Years of Age
This Phase 2 trial is testing BIIB080, a drug injected into the spinal fluid, to see whether it can slow cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive…
- 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…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT05511363A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-1)
This Phase 3 trial is testing KarXT, an oral drug, to see whether it prevents the return of psychosis symptoms — hallucinations and delusions — in people who…
- 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…
- Caregiver study, genotype not a factorNCT05734638Stress and Blood Pressure Management for Caregivers
This trial tests two behavioral programs for African American women who are caregivers for someone living with dementia and who also have high blood pressure.…
- Caregiver study, genotype not relevantNCT05846984Learning Skills Together Family Caregiver Complex Intervention
This trial tests a 6-week online program called Learning Skills Together, designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias…
- Late-stage AD only, genotype not relevantNCT05980949Open-Label Extension Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of KarXT in Subjects With Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-3)
This trial is testing whether KarXT, a drug targeting certain brain receptors, is safe to take for up to a year in people who already have Alzheimer's-related…
- Not applicable to APOE4 carriersNCT06064890A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effect of AVB-101, a Gene Therapy Product, in Subjects With a Genetic Sub-type of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD-GRN)
This Phase 1 trial is testing AVB-101, a gene therapy delivered directly into the brain through a surgical procedure. It targets a specific inherited form of…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06079190Efficacy and Safety of GSK4527226 [AL101] in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 2 trial is testing two doses of an experimental drug called GSK4527226 against a placebo in people with early Alzheimer's disease, including those…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06126224A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-2)
This Phase 3 trial is testing KarXT, a drug that targets muscarinic receptors in the brain, against a placebo in people aged 55 to 90 who have Alzheimer's…
- 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…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06268886Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of an Anti-MTBR Tau Monoclonal Antibody (BMS-986446) in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease
This Phase 2 trial is testing BMS-986446, an antibody designed to target a specific form of tau protein that builds up in Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06326424Delirium Identification in Older Patients With Alzheimer's and Other Related Dementias In the Emergency Department
This trial is testing whether a wrist-worn biosensor called the Empatica EmbracePlus can detect delirium in older adults with dementia who come to the…
- Observational only, genotype not trackedNCT06357195DIAMOND-Lewy Guidelines for Antipsychotic Use in Older Patients
This observational study is tracking how often older adults in emergency departments receive antipsychotics or benzodiazepines, and whether having standardized…
- 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…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06542458Under-Represented Communities Diagnosed With SCD or MCI Through Tele-Cog
This observational study is following older adults from underrepresented and under-resourced communities who have already been diagnosed with subjective…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06544616A Study of JNJ-64042056 in Participants With Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
This trial is testing whether a drug called JNJ-64042056 can slow the spread of tau protein in the brain, measured by PET scan. It enrolls people who already…
- Not relevant to APOE4 carriersNCT06546488Cognitive Assessment Tools for Huntington's Disease.
This study is testing whether two cognitive screening tools, the Coding Test and the SAGE (Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination), work well for people…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06585787A Study to Evaluate KarXT as a Treatment for Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-4)
This trial is testing KarXT, an already-FDA-approved antipsychotic drug, as a treatment for hallucinations and delusions that sometimes develop in people who…
- HIV-specific trial, genotype not relevantNCT06705478Pramipexole Versus Escitalopram to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Comorbid MDD With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND) in Persons With HIV
This Phase 2 trial is comparing two medications — pramipexole (a dopamine-targeting drug used in Parkinson's and restless legs) and escitalopram (a common…
- Open to carriers, not 4-specificNCT06808984Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of BMS-986368, for the Treatment of Agitation in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tests BMS-986368, an experimental drug that works on the body's endocannabinoid system, to see whether it reduces agitation in people who already…
- Unrelated to APOE4 or Alzheimer'sNCT06826612A Randomized Study of SPK-10001 Gene Therapy in Participants With Huntington's Disease
This trial is testing SPK-10001, a gene therapy delivered directly into the brain, in people with Huntington's disease. Some participants receive the therapy;…
- 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.…
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