NPC-1 for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Conditions

Biomarker-based Trial of NPC-1 for Alzheimer's Pathology

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Alzheimer Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
55 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults with conditions like Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Participants will take the study drug NPC-1 and provide information about their health and daily functioning.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking AducanumabLecanemab
Rules you out Major depressionBipolar disorderSchizophrenia

You may be able to join if

  • I am 55 years or older.
  • I have subjective cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease.
  • I have a Clinical Dementia Rating of 2 or less.
  • I have a Mini Mental Status Exam score of 16 or higher.
  • I have a Geriatric Depression Scale score of less than 6.
  • I have not changed my Alzheimer’s medications in the past 3 months.
  • I have specific blood test results showing evidence of Alzheimer's disease.
  • I have someone available to support me during the trial.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a Clinical Dementia Rating greater than 2 or a Mini Mental Status Exam score below 16.
  • I have had a serious brain condition in the last 2 years.
  • I have had substance abuse issues in the last 2 years.
  • I have severe depression or anxiety in the last year.
  • I have certain uncontrolled health issues, like high blood pressure or heart problems.
  • I have diabetes that needs insulin.
  • I have had cancer in the last 5 years, except for certain skin cancers.
  • I am currently pregnant.

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

This early phase, open label, single arm clinical trial will determine the intraindividual safety, tolerability and effects of NPC1 (parthenolide and ipriflavone) on blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology among adults with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease and objective indicators of seeding AD pathology

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 55 and older, male and female; 2. Subjective Cognitive Impairment or MCI or AD dementia per the Revised criteria for diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer's disease criteria; 3. Clinical Dementia Rating \< or = to 2 and Mini Mental Status Exam \> or = to 16; 4. Modified Hach…
Contacts

Brianna Wang, MS

857-282-1520

npc1clinicaltrial@mgb.org

CONTACT

Ashley Sanchez Bermeo

857-282-3918

npc1clinicaltrial@mgb.org

CONTACT