Common mood drug tested as Alzheimer's shield for aging brains
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether lithium, a medication long used for mood disorders, could help slow or prevent Alzheimer's dementia in older adults with mild memory problems. 83 participants with mild cognitive impairment were randomly assigned to take either lithium or a placebo pill …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ariel Gildengers, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC