Suvorexant for Preventing Alzheimer's Disease

Sleep Trial to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Sleep Alzheimer Disease
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Minnesota · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults who are healthy and can give consent to test a sleep aid called suvorexant. Participants will help researchers see if this treatment can reduce build-up in the brain related to Alzheimer's disease.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Chronic kidney diseaseHepatic impairmentSubstance abuse

You may be able to join if

  • I am 65 years or older.
  • I can give my consent to participate.
  • I am healthy and have a Global Clinical Dementia Rating of 0.
  • I am willing to follow study procedures.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have symptoms of restless legs syndrome or narcolepsy.
  • I have untreated sleep apnea that is severe.
  • I have had a stroke.
  • I have chronic kidney disease.
  • I have liver problems.
  • I have a history of substance or alcohol abuse in the last 6 months.
  • I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have participated in another clinical trial in the last 30 days.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with the sleep aid suvorexant can decrease the rate of amyloid-β (Aβ) accumulation in the brain.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female. * Any race or ethnicity. * Participants must be age ≥65 years and able to sign informed consent. * Global Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) 0. * Willing and able to undergo study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * History of reported symptoms suggestive of restle…
Contacts

Cristina Toedebusch, BS

3147470646

toedebuschc@wustl.edu

CONTACT

Chloe Meehan, MA

3142730878

cmeehan@wustl.edu

CONTACT