Results for "Metformin TAME Trial" in Parkinson's

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Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Promise for Parkinson's Disease Treatment
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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.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 1
Liraglutide Shows Promise for Protecting Cognitive Function in Type 2 Diabetes
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Liraglutide Shows Promise for Protecting Cognitive Function in Type 2 Diabetes

A Phase 3 trial investigates whether the GLP-1 drug liraglutide can slow cognitive decline in T2DM patients at elevated Alzheimer's risk.

Clinical Trial
May 20, 2026 0
Web Platform Engages 3,250 People to Shape Alzheimer's Drug Research Priorities
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Web Platform Engages 3,250 People to Shape Alzheimer's Drug Research Priorities

Online portal reveals public preferences for dementia treatments, with safety concerns outweighing efficacy in drug selection decisions.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Wearable Electromagnetic Headband Enters RCT for Treatment-Resistant Depression
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Wearable Electromagnetic Headband Enters RCT for Treatment-Resistant Depression

A Danish double-blind RCT tests a novel at-home electromagnetic field headband against sham for moderate-to-severe depression over 8 weeks.

Research Paper
Apr 24, 2026 0
Diabetes Treatment May Mask Alzheimer's Biomarker Signals in Research
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Diabetes Treatment May Mask Alzheimer's Biomarker Signals in Research

A new study warns that diabetes medications could confound Alzheimer's biomarker studies, distorting our understanding of the diabetes-dementia link.

Research Paper
May 13, 2026 0
Simufilam Alzheimer's Trial Terminated Before Completing Phase 3
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Simufilam Alzheimer's Trial Terminated Before Completing Phase 3

Cassava Sciences' 76-week Phase 3 trial of simufilam for Alzheimer's was terminated, raising questions about the drug's future.

Clinical Trial
Jun 1, 2026 0
New Alzheimer's Drug BMS-984923 Completes Safety Testing in 51 Participants
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New Alzheimer's Drug BMS-984923 Completes Safety Testing in 51 Participants

Phase 1b trial tests escalating doses of experimental Alzheimer's treatment BMS-984923 for safety and tolerability in older adults.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 1
Mobile App Trial in Older HIV Patients: A Pilot RCT in Spain
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Mobile App Trial in Older HIV Patients: A Pilot RCT in Spain

A pilot RCT tested whether a smartphone app could improve quality of life and treatment adherence in HIV-positive patients aged 60+.

Clinical Trial
May 19, 2026 0
GLP-1 and PPARฮณ Drugs Show Direct Brain Insulin-Signaling Effects
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GLP-1 and PPARฮณ Drugs Show Direct Brain Insulin-Signaling Effects

Stanford researchers find pioglitazone and liraglutide improve CNS insulin signaling, measured via neuron-derived vesicles in blood.

Research Paper
Apr 20, 2026 0
Ozempic Cuts Depression and Anxiety Risk by Up to 44% in Landmark Study
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Ozempic Cuts Depression and Anxiety Risk by Up to 44% in Landmark Study

A study of 100,000 people found semaglutide users had 44% lower depression risk and 42% fewer psychiatric hospitalizations.

Press Release
May 4, 2026 0
Bioavailable Turmeric Supplement Tested Against Cognitive Decline in Metabolic Syndrome
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Bioavailable Turmeric Supplement Tested Against Cognitive Decline in Metabolic Syndrome

The EPICURO trial tests MERIVAยฎ turmeric over 6 months to see if it protects cognition in adults with metabolic syndrome.

Clinical Trial
May 7, 2026 0
New Parkinson's Drug Shows Major Motor Improvements in Early Disease Trial
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New Parkinson's Drug Shows Major Motor Improvements in Early Disease Trial

Tavapadon, a once-daily oral medication, significantly improved motor function in early Parkinson's patients with fewer side effects.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
Repurposed Anti-Nausea Drug TEP Tested for Clearing Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
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Repurposed Anti-Nausea Drug TEP Tested for Clearing Alzheimer's Brain Plaques

A Phase 2 trial investigates whether thiethylperazine, a decades-old antiemetic, can flush toxic amyloid beta from the brains of early AD patients.

Clinical Trial
Jun 12, 2026 0
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Targets Cognition in Diabetic Elderly at Dementia Risk
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Targets Cognition in Diabetic Elderly at Dementia Risk

A completed Mount Sinai RCT tested whether HBOT can improve brain blood flow and cognition in diabetic elders with mild cognitive impairment.

Clinical Trial
Jun 18, 2026 0
BACE Inhibitor Atabecestat Trial in Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer's Risk Terminated Early
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BACE Inhibitor Atabecestat Trial in Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer's Risk Terminated Early

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.

Clinical Trial
May 13, 2026 0
Terminated Trial Leaves Questions Open on Adhansia XR Duration vs Concerta
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Terminated Trial Leaves Questions Open on Adhansia XR Duration vs Concerta

A Phase 4 real-world study comparing extended-release methylphenidate formulations for ADHD was terminated before yielding conclusions.

Clinical Trial
May 26, 2026 0
Major Alzheimer's Drug Trial Tests Amyloid-Targeting Therapy in 1,169 At-Risk Adults
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Major Alzheimer's Drug Trial Tests Amyloid-Targeting Therapy in 1,169 At-Risk Adults

Nine-year study investigated whether solanezumab could slow memory decline in older adults with brain amyloid plaques.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 1
Drugs That Boost Brain Waste Clearance During Sleep Show Promise Against Alzheimer's
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Drugs That Boost Brain Waste Clearance During Sleep Show Promise Against Alzheimer's

A Phase 1/2 trial tests whether dexmedetomidine can enhance the brain's glymphatic system to clear amyloid and tau during sleep.

Clinical Trial
May 16, 2026 0
Single vs Double Bevacizumab Injections Compared for Macular Degeneration Treatment
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Single vs Double Bevacizumab Injections Compared for Macular Degeneration Treatment

A Phase 4 RCT tests whether one bevacizumab injection matches two combined doses for neovascular AMD outcomes over 12 months.

Clinical Trial
May 8, 2026 0
Ozempic Shows Unexpected Mental Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
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Ozempic Shows Unexpected Mental Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic significantly reduce depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders alongside weight management.

Press Release
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