New drug aims to slow Alzheimer's in chinese patients

NCT ID NCT07571161

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests donanemab, an experimental drug, against a placebo in 140 Chinese adults who show early signs of Alzheimer's risk. Participants receive the drug intravenously every few weeks for up to 3 years. The goal is to see if donanemab can delay memory loss and help maintain daily living skills.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

donanemab

What this could lead to

If it works, this could slow memory and function decline in early Alzheimer's, offering a new treatment option for Chinese patients.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but results from other populations have been mixed. The drug may not work or could cause side effects like brain swelling.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • 2nd Affiliated Hospital Chongqing Medical University

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    Chongqing, 400010, China

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  • Anhui Provincial Hospital

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    Hefei, 230036, China

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  • Fujian Medical University Union Hospital

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    Fuzhou, 350001, China

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  • Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

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    Guangzhou, China

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  • Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

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    Shanghai, 201107, China

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  • Jiangsu Province Official Hospital

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    Nanjing, 210008, China

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  • Jinan Central Hospital

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    Jinan, 250100, China

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  • Nanjing Brain Hospital

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    Nanjing, 210029, China

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  • Peking University Third Hospital

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    Beijing, 100191, China

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  • Pudong New Area People's Hospital Shanghai

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    Shanghai, 201200, China

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  • Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital

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    Xining, 810007, China

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  • Renji Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

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    Shanghai, 200127, China

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  • Shaanxi provincial people's hospital

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    Xi'an, 710068, China

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  • Shanghai East Hospital

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    Shanghai, 200120, China

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  • Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

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    Shanghai, 200030, China

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  • ShenZhen People's Hospital

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    Shenzhen, 518020, China

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  • Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital

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    Chengdu, 610072, China

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  • Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

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    Nanjing, 211166, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

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    Chongqing, 400016, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanyang Medical College

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    Nanyang, 473061, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

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    Wenzhou, 325027, China

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  • The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

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    Shijiazhuang, 050031, China

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  • The First Hospital of Jilin University

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    Changchun, 100012, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

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    Nanchang, 330038, China

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  • The Second Hospital of Jiaxing

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    Jiaxing, 314000, China

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  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

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    Tianjin, 300052, China

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  • Xiangya Hospital Central South University

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    Changsha, 410008, China

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  • Xianyang Hospital of Yan'an University

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    Xianyang, 712000, China

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  • Zigong First People's Hospital

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    Zigong, 643000, China

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  • Zunyi First People's Hospital

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    Zunyi, 563002, China

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