Could a common drug slow Alzheimer's? new study recruits volunteers

NCT ID NCT04629495

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether rapamycin, a drug used for other conditions, is safe and tolerable for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease. Over 12 months, 40 participants will take oral rapamycin and be monitored for side effects, changes in memory, and drug levels in the brain. The goal is to see if this approach can help control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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