Could a common drug slow Alzheimer's? new study tests rapamycin
NCT ID NCT04629495
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether the drug rapamycin is safe and tolerable for older adults with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's disease. About 40 participants will take rapamycin for 12 months while researchers monitor side effects and changes in memory and thinking. The goal is to see if this drug, already used for other conditions, might help control the disease.
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Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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