Alzheimers Disease Clinical Trials in Durham, NC

About Alzheimers Disease Clinical Trials in Durham

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older. The disease is characterized by amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles in the brain. Recent FDA approvals of anti-amyloid antibodies like lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab have opened a new era of disease-modifying treatments. Clinical trials are now exploring next-generation amyloid-clearing therapies, tau-targeting treatments, anti-inflammatory approaches, and combination strategies. Early-stage patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's are frequently sought for enrollment, and many trials now use blood-based biomarkers for screening.

There are currently 29 alzheimers disease clinical trials recruiting participants in Durham, NC. These studies are seeking a combined 10,224 participants. Research is being sponsored by NYU Langone Health, Duke University, International Spine Study Group Foundation and 16 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.