Could a simple home sensor reveal how a Vitamin-Like supplement affects Alzheimer's?
NCT ID NCT05245903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a radio-wave sensor placed in the home can measure sleep, movement, and walking speed in 40 people with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's who are taking nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3). The goal is to find digital biomarkers that reflect changes in brain energy metabolism. The study does not test whether the supplement improves symptoms, but rather how well the sensor can track potential effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nicotinamide riboside
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify digital biomarkers that track brain energy changes, potentially guiding future treatments for cognitive decline.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring outcomes, not testing effectiveness. The sensor technology may not reliably capture meaningful changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McLean Hospital
RECRUITINGBelmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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