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Can Prazosin Clear Tau and Amyloid From Veterans' Brains After Blast Injury
Brain Health

Can Prazosin Clear Tau and Amyloid From Veterans' Brains After Blast Injury

A VA-sponsored trial tested whether the blood pressure drug prazosin could remove toxic proteins linked to CTE and Alzheimer's in combat veterans.

Clinical Trial
Jun 2, 2026 0
Repurposed Anti-Nausea Drug TEP Tested for Clearing Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
Brain Health

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
Phase 3 Trial Tests Tafamidis for TTR Amyloid Heart Disease
Heart Health

Phase 3 Trial Tests Tafamidis for TTR Amyloid Heart Disease

Pfizer's landmark trial examines whether tafamidis can safely treat transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, a progressive and often fatal heart condition.

Clinical Trial
Jun 13, 2026 0
Pfizer Terminates Phase 1 Trial of Novel Anti-PD-1/IL-15 Fusion Protein in Solid Tumors
Cancer Research

Pfizer Terminates Phase 1 Trial of Novel Anti-PD-1/IL-15 Fusion Protein in Solid Tumors

Pfizer's first-in-human trial of PF-07209960, a dual-action immunotherapy fusion protein, was terminated after enrolling 37 patients.

Clinical Trial
May 14, 2026 0
New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Alzheimer's Amyloid Buildup in Young Adults
Brain Health

New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Alzheimer's Amyloid Buildup in Young Adults

NGP 555 targets toxic brain protein production in healthy volunteers, offering potential early intervention for Alzheimer's prevention.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
Platelet-Rich Plasma Shows Promise for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine

Platelet-Rich Plasma Shows Promise for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

150-person trial tests whether PRP injections can reduce knee pain and improve function better than placebo in osteoarthritis patients.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
Pfizer Tests Novel CD47-PD-L1 Bispecific Antibody in Advanced Solid Tumors
Cancer Research

Pfizer Tests Novel CD47-PD-L1 Bispecific Antibody in Advanced Solid Tumors

A first-in-human Phase 1 trial evaluates PF-07257876, a dual-checkpoint bispecific antibody targeting both CD47 and PD-L1, in hard-to-treat cancers.

Clinical Trial
May 21, 2026 0
BACE Inhibitor Atabecestat Trial in Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer's Risk Terminated Early
Brain Health

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
Daily Taurine Supplementation Shows Promise for Slowing Biological Aging in Older Adults
Supplements

Daily Taurine Supplementation Shows Promise for Slowing Biological Aging in Older Adults

German researchers tested whether 4g daily taurine could slow aging processes in adults 55-75 over 6 months of supplementation.

Clinical Trial
Mar 29, 2026 0
First Human Trial of Oral D-Peptide Drug Targeting Alzheimer's Toxic Oligomers Completed
Brain Health

First Human Trial of Oral D-Peptide Drug Targeting Alzheimer's Toxic Oligomers Completed

Contraloid acetate, an oral all-D-peptide designed to disassemble toxic amyloid-beta oligomers, completed its first-in-human safety trial in 40 healthy volunteers.

Clinical Trial
Jun 12, 2026 0
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Show Promise for Tennis Elbow Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Show Promise for Tennis Elbow Pain Relief

New trial tests whether PRP injections can reduce tennis elbow pain better than standard treatments in 72 participants.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
First Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial Tests Immune Response Against Amyloid Beta
Brain Health

First Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial Tests Immune Response Against Amyloid Beta

A Phase 1 trial of AV-1959R, an Aฮฒ-targeting vaccine, tests safety and antibody generation in healthy adults aged 40โ€“60.

Clinical Trial
Jun 18, 2026 0
Duke Study Tests Blood Biomarker to Catch Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Strike
Brain Health

Duke Study Tests Blood Biomarker to Catch Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Strike

Researchers at Duke University tested a blood-based biomarker to stratify Alzheimer's patients from healthy adults, aiming to enable earlier detection.

Clinical Trial
May 29, 2026 0
New Blood Test Could Predict Stroke Recovery Success Using Tiny Cellular Messengers
Brain Health

New Blood Test Could Predict Stroke Recovery Success Using Tiny Cellular Messengers

Italian researchers developed a biosensor to track extracellular vesicles in blood, potentially personalizing stroke rehabilitation.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
New Drug KPL-404 Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune & Arthritis

New Drug KPL-404 Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis

Phase 2 trial tests novel therapy for patients who failed standard biologics and JAK inhibitors in 145-person study.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 3
Liquid Biopsy Guides Targeted Lung Cancer Treatment in Breakthrough Trial
Cancer Research

Liquid Biopsy Guides Targeted Lung Cancer Treatment in Breakthrough Trial

New study shows how analyzing fluid from lungs can detect cancer mutations and guide personalized treatment decisions.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
Phase 3 Trial Tests Infliximab as a Powerful Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis
Autoimmune & Arthritis

Phase 3 Trial Tests Infliximab as a Powerful Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis

A completed Phase 3 trial evaluated whether the anti-TNF biologic infliximab safely and effectively treats plaque psoriasis.

Clinical Trial
Jun 2, 2026 0
PRP Injections Show Promise for Shoulder Arthritis Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine

PRP Injections Show Promise for Shoulder Arthritis Pain Relief

Clinical trial tests platelet-rich plasma therapy for shoulder osteoarthritis in 91 patients over 5 months.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
Oral All-D-Peptide Contraloid Advances to Human Safety Trial for Alzheimer's
Brain Health

Oral All-D-Peptide Contraloid Advances to Human Safety Trial for Alzheimer's

A first-in-human multiple-ascending-dose trial tests Contraloid, an oral peptide designed to disassemble toxic amyloid-beta oligomers linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Clinical Trial
Jun 17, 2026 0
Platelet Rich Plasma Shows Promise for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine

Platelet Rich Plasma Shows Promise for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief

Military study tests regenerative PRP injections against placebo for facet joint pain in 91 participants.

Clinical Trial
Mar 28, 2026 0
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