Soy extract could slow Alzheimer's progression, new study hints
NCT ID NCT07385937
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a natural compound from soy, called genistein, can slow down memory and thinking problems in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. About 150 adults over 50 with MCI will take either genistein or a placebo daily for 18 months. Researchers will track changes in cognitive function and daily living skills to see if the supplement helps preserve brain health.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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50 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient over 50 years of age. * Patient diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) for Alzheimer's disease (AD) according to the National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's Association (NIA-AA, 2024) criteria: * MMSE scores between 22 and 30 (inclusive; exceptions may be made for subjects with less than 5 years of education). * Evidence of concern about change in cognition, compared to the person's previous level (subjective memory complaint/impairment for more than 6 months in the past year and/or confirmed by the informant and/or physician). * A Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score of 0.5 with a memory domain score of 0.5. * Essentially preserved activities of daily living. * Evidence of elevated cortical amyloid by positron emission tomography (PET) with F18-flutemetamol. • Patients will be treated pharmaceutically according to the guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a significant neurological disease other than Alzheimer's disease. * Moderate depression as assessed by a Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-D) score \>8, or any other serious psychiatric disorder. * Taking supplements containing isoflavones. * Having a hormone-dependent neoplastic disease. * Diagnosis of significant cerebrovascular disease. * Having a serious systemic illness that would prevent completion of the study.
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Locations
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UCAM HiTech, Sport & Health Innovation Hub
Murcia, Spain
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