Can a vitamin B3 pill help fight Alzheimer's? scientists launch first brain penetration study
NCT ID NCT06582706
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a common vitamin (niacin, or vitamin B3) can get into the brain fluid of people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's. Researchers will give 30 volunteers a single 500 mg dose of extended-release niacin and measure its levels in blood and spinal fluid. The goal is not to treat the disease yet, but to see if the drug reaches its target in the brain and to check for side effects.
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IU Health Neuroscience Center
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