Old drug, new hope: lithium tested to stop Alzheimer's before it starts
Prevention
Completed
This study tested whether lithium, a drug used for mood disorders, can prevent Alzheimer's dementia in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 83 participants took either lithium or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured memory, thinking skills, and brain cha…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ariel Gildengers, MD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:58 UTC