Can a natural compound slow Alzheimer's decline?
NCT ID NCT07066826
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial is testing whether huperzine A, given as a controlled-release tablet, can improve thinking and daily living skills in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia. Participants will receive either huperzine A, a placebo, or an existing Alzheimer's drug (donepezil) to compare effects. The study aims to see if huperzine A is safe and effective, and whether it might offer a new way to manage symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Huperzine A controlled-release tablets
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new treatment option to help slow cognitive decline and preserve daily functioning in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-to-mid-stage trial, so results may not confirm benefit or safety. The study compares against placebo and an existing drug, and long-term effects are still unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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