Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Promise for Parkinson's Disease Treatment
60-patient trial explores whether metformin, combined with standard therapy, could slow Parkinson's progression through metabolic pathways.
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60-patient trial explores whether metformin, combined with standard therapy, could slow Parkinson's progression through metabolic pathways.
A Phase 3 trial investigates whether the GLP-1 drug liraglutide can slow cognitive decline in T2DM patients at elevated Alzheimer's risk.
Cassava Sciences' 76-week Phase 3 trial of simufilam for Alzheimer's was terminated, raising questions about the drug's future.
Phase 1b trial tests escalating doses of experimental Alzheimer's treatment BMS-984923 for safety and tolerability in older adults.
A pilot RCT tested whether a smartphone app could improve quality of life and treatment adherence in HIV-positive patients aged 60+.
The EPICURO trial tests MERIVAยฎ turmeric over 6 months to see if it protects cognition in adults with metabolic syndrome.
A Phase 2 trial investigates whether thiethylperazine, a decades-old antiemetic, can flush toxic amyloid beta from the brains of early AD patients.
A completed Mount Sinai RCT tested whether HBOT can improve brain blood flow and cognition in diabetic elders with mild cognitive impairment.
A phase 2/3 trial of the BACE inhibitor atabecestat in amyloid-positive asymptomatic adults was terminated before completion, raising questions about this drug class.
A Phase 4 real-world study comparing extended-release methylphenidate formulations for ADHD was terminated before yielding conclusions.
Nine-year study investigated whether solanezumab could slow memory decline in older adults with brain amyloid plaques.
A Phase 1/2 trial tests whether dexmedetomidine can enhance the brain's glymphatic system to clear amyloid and tau during sleep.
A Phase 4 RCT tests whether one bevacizumab injection matches two combined doses for neovascular AMD outcomes over 12 months.
A Phase 2 open-label trial explores whether an approved immune drug can raise frataxin protein levels and slow neurological decline in Friedreich Ataxia.
A completed Canadian platform trial enrolls 354 at-risk adults in a multidomain online brain health program targeting dementia prevention.
A completed Phase 4 trial from India evaluates whether ALA supplementation boosts flunarizine's migraine-prevention power in adolescents.
TONTT2 tests whether erythropoietin dose and timing can be optimized to best preserve vision after traumatic optic neuropathy.
Study tested whether pimavanserin could prevent return of hallucinations and delusions in dementia patients who initially responded to treatment.
A completed RCT tests whether 6 months of moderate aerobic exercise protects memory and brain structure in older adults at genetic risk for Alzheimer's.
A completed Phase 1 trial compared the abuse liability of rapastinel versus ketamine in recreational polydrug users, with implications for safer depression treatment.