Could a vitamin B3 pill help fight Alzheimer's? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06582706
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a common vitamin, niacin (nicotinic acid), can get into the brain fluid of people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will give 30 adults aged 60-85 with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's a single 500 mg dose of extended-release niacin or a placebo. The main goal is to measure niacin levels in blood and spinal fluid, not to treat the disease, but to see if the drug reaches its target in the brain.
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IU Health Neuroscience Center
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