Could this antibody slow Alzheimer's? new trial results are in
NCT ID NCT03367403
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a drug called donanemab (LY3002813) in 272 people with early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can slow down memory loss and daily functioning problems. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in thinking skills and daily activities over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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272 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2017
- Finished
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Sep 2021
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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60 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Gradual and progressive change in memory function reported by participants or informants for ≥ 6 months. * MMSE score of 20 to 28 (inclusive) at baseline or an acceptable historical flortaucipir PET scan within 6 months prior to baseline that meets the central read criteria. * Meet 18F flortaucipir PET scan eligibility criteria. * Meet 18F florbetapir PET scan (central read) eligibility criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a history of long QT syndrome. * Have received treatment with a stable dose of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) and/or memantine for less than 2 months before randomization. * Contraindication to MRI.
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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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Abington Neurological Associates
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, 19090, United States
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ActivMed Practices & Research, Inc
Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844, United States
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Advanced Memory Research Institute of New Jersey
Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
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Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007, United States
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Associated Neurologists, PC - Danbury
Danbury, Connecticut, 06810, United States
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Axiom Research
Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Sun City, Arizona, 85351, United States
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Behavioral Health Center Research
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States
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Boston Center for Memory
Newton, Massachusetts, 02459, United States
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Bradenton Research Center
Bradenton, Florida, 34205, United States
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Brain Matters Research
Delray Beach, Florida, 33445, United States
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Bruyere Research Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada
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Butler Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
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Clinique de la Memoire de l'Outaouais
Gatineau, Quebec, J8T 8J1, Canada
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Cognition Health
Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Compass Research
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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Compass Research
The Villages, Florida, 32162, United States
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Cotton O'Neil Clinic
Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
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DIEX Recherche Sherbrooke, Inc
Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1L 0H8, Canada
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Donald S Marks
Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360-4843, United States
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Great Lakes Clinical Trials
Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
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Guilford Neurologic Associates
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27405, United States
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Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Infinity Clinical Research, LLC
Hollywood, Florida, 33021, United States
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Insight Clinical Trials
Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
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Institute for Memory Impairment & Neurological Disorders
Irvine, California, 92697, United States
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Intercoastal Medical Group
Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
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Irvine Clinical Research Center
Irvine, California, 92614, United States
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JEM Research Institute
Atlantis, Florida, 33462, United States
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Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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Josephson Wallack Munshower Neurology
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46256, United States
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KI Health Partners, LLC d/b/a NE Inst. for Clin. Res.
Stamford, Connecticut, 06905, United States
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Kawartha Regional Memory Clinic
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H2P4, Canada
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Las Vegas Medical Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89113, United States
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McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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Merritt Island Medical Research LLC
Merritt Island, Florida, 32592, United States
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Miami Jewish Health Systems
Miami, Florida, 33137, United States
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National Clinical Research - Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, 23294, United States
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Neurology Center of North Orange County
Fullerton, California, 92835, United States
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Neurology Diagnostics, Inc.
Dayton, Ohio, 45459, United States
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Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Pacific Research Network Inc
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Palm Beach Neurological Group
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410, United States
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Pharmacology Research Institute
Newport Beach, California, 92660, United States
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Pharmax Research Clinic
Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
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Piedmont Medical Research
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Progressive Medical Research
Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States
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Quantum Laboratories
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33064, United States
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Raleigh Neurology Associates
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Stedman Clinical Trials
Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
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Suncoast Clinical Research
New Port Richey, Florida, 34652, United States
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Syrentis Clinical Research
Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States
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Texas Neurology, PA
Dallas, Texas, 75214, United States
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The Memory Clinic
Bennington, Vermont, 05201, United States
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Toronto Memory Program
Toronto, Ontario, M3B2S7, Canada
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University of Kansas Hospital
Fairway, Kansas, 66160, United States
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States
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