Familial Alzheimer disease
MONDO:0100087A degenerative disease of the brain that causes gradual loss of memory, judgment, and the ability to function socially. About 25% of all Alzheimer disease is familial (more than 2 people in a family have AD). When Alzheimer disease begins before 60 or 65 years of age (early-onset AD) about 60% of the cases are familial (also known as Early-onset familial AD). These cases appear to be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Also known as: Alzheimer disease, familial, FAD, GARD:0000632
58 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Familial Alzheimer disease itself.
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Sub-types of Familial Alzheimer disease
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Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease 31 trials · 37 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Alzheimer disease 3 5 trials
- Alzheimer disease type 1 4 trials
- Alzheimer disease 4 3 trials
- Alzheimer disease 10 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 11 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 12 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 13 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 14 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 5 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 6 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 7 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease 8 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease without neurofibrillary tangles 1 trial
- Alzheimer disease, familial early-onset, with coexisting amyloid and prion pathology 0 trials
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Alzheimer disease 2 11 trials
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Can two drugs together stop Alzheimer's plaques from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two experimental drugs, donanemab and RG6289, in people who carry a specific genetic mutation that causes an inherited, early-onset form of Alzheimer's disease. The study first gives donanemab to clear amyloid plaques from the brain, then randomly assigns partici…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Banner Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shot every 12 weeks stop Alzheimer's before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called remternetug in people who have a strong genetic risk for Alzheimer's but do not yet have symptoms. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent or slow the buildup of harmful proteins in the brain. About 280 participants will receive either the drug o…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug stop Alzheimer's before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug remternetug can prevent or slow the buildup of harmful proteins in the brains of people who have a genetic mutation that almost always causes early-onset Alzheimer's. About 280 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo every 12 weeks…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 29, 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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Can a simple blood test or phone app spot Alzheimer's early?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of blood tests, digital assessments (like smartphone tasks), and brain scans from 1,200 older adults. Participants may have normal memory, mild memory problems, or mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's. The goal is to see if simple, non-invasive tes…
Sponsor: GAP Innovations, PBC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Massive chinese study aims to unlock Dementia's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 100,000 people in China over many years to learn more about dementia and memory loss. Researchers will track who develops these conditions, look for risk factors like genes and lifestyle, and find better ways to diagnose and prevent dementia. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of inherited Alzheimer's in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 40,000 people from families with a strong history of Alzheimer's disease in China. Researchers are collecting genetic, brain imaging, and thinking and memory test data to learn how the disease develops over time. The goal is to find early signs of the dise…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC