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
- NCT05558709Recruiting
Test for thinking and behavior skills in neurodegenerative disease
This trial checks a new kind of paper-and-pen (or computer-based) test to better measure thinking and social/behavior skills in people with certain brain diseases. It may help researchers improve how these skills are tracked and understood over time.
ParisAges 18–90 - NCT05574634Recruiting
Study of brain signaling and distraction in aging adults
This study looks at how a deep brain area helps people focus and ignore distractions as we get older. You may be invited if you’re a healthy adult and can safely complete brain-related testing.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 18–75 - NCT05561205Recruiting
Brain stimulation to treat persistent apathy
This trial tests a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (called rTMS) to help people who have had ongoing apathy (lack of motivation/interest) for at least a month. You might benefit if your apathy is persistent, your other symptoms are stable, and you meet the safety and medication rules.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05452031Recruiting
Sleep program for people with dementia and their caregiver
This study tests a “dyadic” sleep health approach, meaning it works with both you and your caregiver together. It aims to improve sleep when dementia is causing frequent sleep problems, and to see whether a caregiver-involved plan helps both of you.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05326750Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help diagnose and manage memory conditions
This trial studies a non-invasive brain-stimulation approach to help doctors assess and manage certain brain-related conditions. You might benefit by contributing to better diagnostic tools and treatment planning for memory and thinking problems.
KuopioAges 18 years+ - NCT05282550RecruitingPhase 2
Trazodone trial to improve sleep in early Alzheimer’s
This study tests whether the sleep medicine trazodone can improve thinking and memory in people with early Alzheimer’s-related changes who also have sleep problems. If better sleep helps the brain, it may improve memory test results over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 55 years+ - NCT05260177Recruiting
40 Hz light therapy for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s
This study tests whether a non-invasive 40 Hz light therapy system can help people with early Alzheimer’s. You’ll likely use the device at home and wear a small activity monitor, while doing memory and thinking tests.
RoskildeAges 40 years+ - NCT05231785RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug safety for early Alzheimer’s memory trouble
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and tolerable ALN-APP is in people with early Alzheimer’s-related mild memory impairment or mild dementia. It may help researchers find a treatment path for early Alzheimer’s, while closely monitoring side effects and basic health markers.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05016219Recruiting
Light therapy to improve sleep and thinking in early Alzheimer’s
This trial studies rhythmic light therapy to help people with early Alzheimer’s or mild memory problems, especially when sleep is getting worse. If you fit the sleep and vision/medical safety requirements, the study may see whether the therapy improves sleep and thinking-related symptoms.
Menands, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT05048966Recruiting
Comparing two wellness support groups for brain injury and dementia
This study compares two group wellness programs for people with brain injuries or dementia and their caregivers. It aims to see which program helps improve well-being and quality of life for both the person with the condition and their support person.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05004987RecruitingPhase 4
Study brain and blood changes in older adults with depression
This study looks at how a brain protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease changes over time in older adults who have major depression but no major memory problems. It involves brain scans, blood and urine tests, and a spinal fluid sample to better understand the connection between depression and brain aging.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT04099823Recruiting
MRI study of spinal fluid flow in memory or balance problems
This study uses MRI to look at how spinal fluid moves inside and around the brain. It aims to better understand conditions that can affect thinking, memory, balance, and coordination—such as normal pressure hydrocephalus—or compare with healthy people.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04905238Enrolling by invitation
Sleep apnea study linking breathing markers to memory changes
This trial looks at how severe sleep apnea breathing patterns relate to body “biomarkers” linked to Alzheimer’s disease, using blood or other measures. It may help researchers understand whether sleep apnea is connected to memory and brain health—and who might benefit most from better sleep care.
Palma, Balearic IslandsAges 18–65 - NCT04906863Recruiting
Genetic study for early dementia in adults and families
This trial studies genes to better understand why some people develop dementia and memory problems earlier in life. It may help researchers find clearer causes and improve future testing and treatments for families affected by dementia.
New York, New YorkAges 35 years+ - NCT04701177Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone-based study of brain biomarkers in memory clinic patients
This observational study follows people with (or at risk for) Alzheimer’s-related brain changes and a comparison group without them. It uses clinic visits, cognitive testing, questionnaires, and possibly a spinal fluid test to better understand brain biomarkers and how they relate to thinking and daily life.
Corfu, CorfuAges 45 years+ - NCT04715399Recruiting
Research study collecting data for neurodegenerative diseases
This study collects health information from people with neurodegenerative diseases, some family members, and healthy controls to help researchers better understand these conditions. It may help future diagnosis and research, and participation may include noninvasive checks and other procedures depending on your situation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04601038RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a stress-blocking drug for early Alzheimer's risk
This study tests a new medication, CORT108297, that may help protect the brain from the harmful effects of stress in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease. It is looking for adults age 55 and older who either have mild memory problems or are healthy but have a family history, APOE4 gene, or memory concerns.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 55 years+ - NCT04516057RecruitingPhase 3
Tested medicine nabilone for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
This Phase 3 trial studies whether nabilone can reduce agitation (restlessness, anger, or difficult behavior) in people with Alzheimer’s dementia. It’s designed for older adults who already have agitation despite standard dementia care.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 55 years+ - NCT04579120Recruiting
Brain scan study in healthy aging or early Alzheimer’s
This study uses brain imaging to understand changes in the brain during normal aging and early Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It may help researchers spot early brain changes and evaluate how well imaging measures those changes.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT04396873RecruitingPhase 1
PET brain scan study of inflammation markers in neurodegeneration
This Phase 1 study tests a PET scan to measure inflammation-related changes in the brain using a medication called ketoprofen. It may help researchers understand which people with certain brain diseases could benefit from treatments aimed at inflammation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT04335994Recruiting
Home sleep testing for people with memory trouble
This study looks at how well home sleep apnea testing works for people with cognitive impairment (memory/thinking problems) to help improve outcomes. You may be asked to do a home sleep test (and possibly an in-lab test) and will involve a caregiver if needed.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT04165109Recruiting
Down syndrome study to test memory and thinking changes
This study enrolls adults with Down syndrome to better understand how thinking and memory develop and change over time. It may help by building a “trial-ready” group and by measuring thinking in a careful, consistent way.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 25–55 - NCT04240665Enrolling by invitation
Test a digital notebook for memory problems
This study tests a digital “memory notebook” to help people who have early memory concerns keep track and report changes over time. It may be useful if you’re having mild memory issues and can complete surveys with a study partner.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT04239079Recruiting
Study of immune-related changes in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
This study looks for “autoimmune-like” (immune-system) features in brain-related diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, using genetic testing and other assessments. Results may help researchers understand what drives these conditions and who might be more likely to have immune-related changes.
New York, New YorkAges 55–90
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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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.