Clinical trials
Alzheimer clinical trials
Below are recruiting alzheimer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 633 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05151562Recruiting
Music therapy for people with early Alzheimer’s or memory loss
This trial studies whether music therapy can improve symptoms and well-being in people with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild memory problems. You may take part in music sessions and likely be screened with MRI, so the study checks safety for scans.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–89 - NCT05077579Recruiting
Alzheimer’s scan study for people with higher body weight
This study uses brain scans (MRI and two special PET scans) to see how Alzheimer’s-related changes show up in people who are overweight or obese, with different blood-sugar and insulin patterns. It may help researchers understand whether body weight and metabolism affect early Alzheimer’s markers in the brain.
St Louis, MissouriAges 40–60 - NCT05020106Recruiting
Tests Alzheimer’s core blood/brain markers to set diagnostic cutoffs
This study checks Alzheimer’s “core biomarkers” to find the best cut-off values for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. It may help doctors more accurately tell Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive changes, and other causes of memory problems apart.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT04994847Enrolling by invitation
Study APOE-related brain changes to help prevent Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how a person’s APOE gene relates to early brain and health changes that could lead to Alzheimer’s. If you are not currently having memory or thinking problems, you may be asked to do brain scans, cognitive testing, and blood plus a spinal fluid sample to support research.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50–90 - NCT03810794Recruiting
Acupuncture study for people with Alzheimer’s memory problems
This trial tests whether acupuncture can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. You may qualify if you have memory and thinking changes consistent with Alzheimer’s and meet imaging and brain-scan score requirements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–85 - NCT04902703RecruitingPhase 2
GM-CSF drug trial for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
This Phase 2 study tests whether sargramostim (a GM-CSF related medicine) is safe and can slow or improve Alzheimer’s symptoms. You might be a good fit if you have mild or moderate Alzheimer’s, positive amyloid testing, and can complete frequent visits with a close caregiver who knows you well.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 60–85 - NCT04855630Recruiting
Sleep and exercise study for memory changes
This study tests whether improving sleep and increasing exercise can help people with mild memory changes. You'll wear a Fitbit and a sleep headband and use a stationary bike.
Miami, FloridaAges 55–80 - NCT04786223Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Testing an anti-inflammatory PET imaging treatment in memory loss
This Phase 2 study tests whether targeting “neuroinflammation” (inflammation in the brain) can help in Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders. You may help researchers by doing several brain scans (including a special PET/CT scan) along with MRI and amyloid imaging to understand what’s happening in the brain.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 60 years+ - NCT04804241RecruitingPhase 2
Senicapoc for early Alzheimer’s symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether the drug senicapoc can slow or improve symptoms in people with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild memory impairment. You would have a 50/50 chance of getting senicapoc or a placebo (inactive pill), along with regular study visits and testing.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 55–85 - NCT04850053Recruiting
Using brain-related “seeds” to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
This study looks for specific markers (“seeds”) that may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and distinguish it from other memory or thinking conditions. If you are in the right age range and can complete memory testing and provide a sample, you may help validate a diagnostic approach.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–75 - NCT03671889Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment to open the brain barrier for Alzheimer’s
This trial tests a non-surgical ultrasound procedure (called MR-guided focused ultrasound) meant to temporarily “open” the brain’s protective barrier so treatments may work better for Alzheimer’s disease. It also looks at safety and how well people tolerate the procedure and related tests.
Delray Beach, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT03799991Recruiting
Balance therapy for people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether an 8-week balance and movement program can help people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s who also have inner-ear (vestibular) balance loss. You and a caregiver may learn exercises and attend weekly visits, while researchers compare the results to an active control program.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT04661280RecruitingPhase 3
Donepezil compared with non-drug care for Alzheimer’s
This trial compares donepezil (a medicine for Alzheimer’s symptoms) against a non-drug treatment plan. It aims to see which approach helps people with Alzheimer’s who still have measurable thinking ability and specific Alzheimer’s test results.
ParisAges 50 years+ - NCT04629547RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep study to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
This trial tests whether treating sleep issues and measuring sleep can help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease before it starts. It focuses on older adults with no dementia signs yet.
St Louis, MissouriAges 65 years+ - NCT04570085RecruitingPhase 3
Caffeine treatment to improve thinking in Alzheimer’s disease
This trial tests whether changing caffeine intake can improve thinking and brain function in people with Alzheimer’s disease. You may qualify if you can follow a low-caffeine diet and have stable Alzheimer’s treatment and sleep/heart conditions.
AmiensAges 50 years+ - NCT04575337Recruiting
Biomarker study to help detect Alzheimer’s early
This study looks for brain/biological “signals” (biomarkers) that may identify Alzheimer’s disease earlier, including stages before clear symptoms. You may be followed for about 5 years, with repeated memory and thinking testing to see how these signs relate to future diagnosis.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04576793RecruitingPhase 2
Imaging brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s and related variants over time
This Phase 2 study uses repeated brain MRI scans to track “microglial activation,” which is a marker of brain immune/inflammation activity, in different Alzheimer’s-related conditions. It may help researchers understand how brain inflammation changes over time and differs between people with these clinical variants.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT04150198Recruiting
PET-MR brain scan study of resilience in Alzheimer’s
This study uses a combined PET and MRI brain scan to understand why some people with Alzheimer’s (and related “focal” types) may cope better than expected. It may help researchers find brain patterns linked to resilience and to different Alzheimer’s subtypes.
OrsayAges 40–80 - NCT04240561Recruiting
Study of hearing aid results in people with Alzheimer’s dementia
This study looks at how much hearing aid outcomes vary in older adults who have Alzheimer’s dementia or mild memory problems. It may help researchers understand what hearing aids work best and for whom.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–90 - NCT04042532Enrolling by invitation
Theta-burst brain stimulation for younger-onset Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a form of brain stimulation (theta-burst stimulation) can improve thinking and memory in people with younger-onset Alzheimer’s. It also compares results with people without dementia who meet similar age and health requirements.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 50–75 - NCT04123314RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin study for depression in mild memory or early Alzheimer’s
This early-phase study tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic substance) can help with depression in people who have mild memory problems or early Alzheimer’s. The trial also closely monitors safety, thinking changes, mood, and blood pressure before and after dosing.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT03809351RecruitingPhase 1
Brain tau scan add-on for people in the UAB Alzheimer studies
This trial tests an added brain imaging scan that looks for “tau” protein in people already enrolled in the UAB Alzheimer research studies. Results may help researchers better understand Alzheimer’s disease and improve future diagnosis.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50 years+ - NCT03687710Enrolling by invitation
Alzheimer’s registry for people with memory concerns or risk
This is a research registry that helps doctors compare how different memory and Alzheimer’s risk groups change over time. It may help researchers learn which people are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and how to better track early changes.
New York, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT03503331RecruitingPhase 2
Alzheimer’s imaging add-on for research center patients
This study adds special brain scans (MRI and a PET scan) for people already enrolled in the UAB Alzheimer’s Disease Center research program. The scans are used to learn more about brain changes in Alzheimer’s, which may help researchers find better ways to measure and understand the disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alzheimer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 633 recruiting alzheimer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a alzheimer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a alzheimer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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