Phase 2 Alzheimer's Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 60 and 85 years old (male or female)
- You have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the mild to moderate range, confirmed by a standard memory test score between 14 and 24
- You are either taking a stable dose of an approved Alzheimer's medication (such as donepezil or memantine) for at least 30 days, or you are not taking any such medication
- You have a reliable person (such as a family member or caregiver) who sees you face-to-face at least 3 days a week and can help make sure you take the study medication
- You have had a brain scan (MRI or CT) done within the past year, or one can be arranged before the study begins
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a condition that makes a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) unsafe, such as increased pressure in the brain, a growth at the base of the brain, a bleeding disorder, or you take blood-thinning medications (other than aspirin)
- You have severe disease affecting the blood vessels in your brain
- You have had a major stroke in the past
- You have a known allergy or sensitivity to B-vitamins or nicotinic acid (a form of Vitamin B3)
- You have a history of abnormal liver test results or known liver disease
- You are currently taking Vitamin B3 in any form — including in multivitamins or energy drinks — unless you are able to stop taking it for at least 4 weeks before the study begins
- You have moderate or worse kidney disease (stage 2 or higher) (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in nicotinic acid levels in blood and CSF
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 30 June 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.