New Alzheimer's drug THN391 enters first patient trial
NCT ID NCT06814730
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug called THN391 in 15 people with early Alzheimer's disease who also have small vessel disease in the brain. Participants receive three monthly IV infusions of either THN391 or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug behaves in the body, not yet whether it helps memory or thinking.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- THN391 (an experimental drug given by IV infusion)
- What this could lead to
- If this drug is safe and well-tolerated, it could pave the way for larger studies to see if THN391 can slow or treat Alzheimer's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (15 people) focused only on safety and drug levels—not on whether it works. Many drugs that look safe in Phase 1 fail later. There may be side effects or no benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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19 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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: * Be willing and able to understand the study procedures and the risks involved and provide written informed consent before the first study-related activity * 60 to 85 years of age (inclusive at the time of informed consent). * Diagnosis of Early Alzheimer's Disease (AD) * Diagnosis of cerebral Small Vessel Disease (cSVD), and having at least one of the following vascular risk factors: hypertension, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia Exclusion criteria: * Diagnosis of moderate or severe dementia * Any other medical condition except for early AD (e.g. any clinically significant neurological, psychiatric or large vessel disease) that could affect interpretation of study assessments * Use of anticoagulant, except for either clopidogrel or low dose aspirin, unless taken simultaneously
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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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Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, New Hampshire, Netherlands
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CTC-Netherlands
Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713 EZ, Netherlands
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Scottish Brain Sciences
Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ, United Kingdom
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University College London Hospitals
London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
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