Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease
MONDO:0015140A progressive dementia with reduction of cognitive functions. It presents the same phenotype as sporadic Alzheimer disease (AD) but has an early age of onset, usually before 60 years old.
Also known as: EOFAD, early-onset familial autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease, early-onset, autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease
38 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug targets Alzheimer's proteins in Early-Onset patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called ALN-APP (mivelsiran) in 60 adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it safely lowers certain proteins linked to Alzheimer's in the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental drug called DNL628 in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. About 68 participants will receive either DNL628 or a placebo. This is an early-phase trial, so it f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to tackle Alzheimer's at its roots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ARO-MAPT-SC in healthy people and those with early Alzheimer's. The goal is to check if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by injection under the skin. The trial is still in early stages, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Zapping the brain to fight Alzheimer's: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment targets a key brain region affected by Alzheimer's. Fifty-five partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Willem de Haan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could flickering lights and sounds slow Alzheimer's? MIT launches home device trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that flashes light and plays sound at a specific frequency (40Hz) can help people with mild Alzheimer's. Sixty participants will use the device at home for an hour each day over six months. Researchers will check brain waves, memory, and blood ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental Alzheimer's drug aims to quiet Brain's toxic tau
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called NIO752, given via spinal injection, to see if it can reduce production of tau protein in the brain. Tau buildup is linked to Alzheimer's damage. Ten people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's will receive either NIO752 or a placebo, and re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Brain games and tai chi tested for Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether computerized brain training (BrainHQ) and Tai Chi-Qi Gong can improve memory, thinking, and mood in people with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Sixty participants aged 40-64 will be assigned to either the training program or an active control group.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a gentle brain zapping boost memory and mood in early dementia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with cognitive training, can improve thinking skills and mood in people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. Fifty participants will receive both real and placebo stimulation in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Alzheimer's drug vs. brain exercises: which works better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for treating newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease: the drug donepezil versus a non-drug approach using cognitive stimulation or remediation. Researchers will measure changes in thinking and memory over 6 months in 240 participants aged 50 and old…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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VR hypnosis may calm Alzheimer's patients during bath time
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual reality headset that plays hypnotic stories and images can reduce anxiety and resistance during hygiene care for people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare the VR approach to standard care in 24 patients living in a long-term care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can phone coaching help hispanic seniors beat sedentary habits?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 130 Hispanic adults aged 55+ without dementia to see if a 12-week phone-based coaching program helps them become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the coaching program or a general brain health education group. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple test predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms start?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows 700 adults who carry a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. Researchers collect blood, spinal fluid, brain scans, and cognitive tests to find biomarkers that signal the disease before memory loss begins. The goal is to improve ea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scan study aims to unlock Alzheimer's mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special brain scans (PET imaging) to measure two key proteins, amyloid and tau, in people with different forms of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see how these protein levels change over one year. The study involves 60 adults with typical or atypical Alzh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scan could spot Alzheimer's years earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive MRI technique to detect early brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare brain scans from 50 people with mild memory concerns to healthy volunteers. The goal is to find a simple, affordable way to identify those at r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New brain scan method aims to spot Alzheimer's and Parkinson's early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new, low-cost type of brain scan can find early signs of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare brain scans from 120 people, including those at risk for Alzheimer's, those with Parkinson's, and healthy volunteers. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC