Could a common gout pill ward off Alzheimer's? scientists dig into 295,000 records
NCT ID NCT04746989
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at medical records from nearly 295,000 older adults with gout to see if two different medications—probenecid and allopurinol—affect the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to find out if one drug might be better at protecting the brain. The study did not give anyone new treatment; it simply analyzed existing data to guide future research.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States
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