New drug aims to stop Alzheimer's before it starts in gene carriers

NCT ID NCT07399171

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

Summary

This study tests whether the drug HT-4253 can lower Alzheimer's risk in people aged 50-75 who carry the APOE4 gene and have high levels of amyloid in their blood. The 112 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can shift their amyloid risk score from high to low.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HT-4253

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a way to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with the APOE4 gene variant.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2a trial with only 112 participants, so results may not apply widely. The drug may not improve amyloid risk scores or could have side effects.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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