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Alzheimer Disease clinical trials
155 of 312 indexed Alzheimer Disease trials are currently recruiting.
312 US clinical trials · 155 currently recruiting
Alzheimer Disease is the subject of 312 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 155 of them currently open to new participants. 26 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 104 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Eli Lilly and Company, running 13 of these trials.
The research picture
Alzheimer Disease has 312 registered US clinical trials, 155 of them open to new participants right now, about 50% of the total.
- 155
- recruiting participants now
- 50%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 26
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 13
- top sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
Active & Recent Trials
312 total, page 7 of 7
In-Home Technology for Caregivers of People With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Spanish Language Homes
University of California, Berkeley
NCT05159596
Non-invasive Blood-brain Barrier Opening in Alzheimer's Disease Patients Using Focused Ultrasound
Columbia University
NCT04118764
Feasibility - Infinitome
HealthPartners Institute
NCT04563767
Research Involving Subjects With Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer Disease and Healthy Controls
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
NCT01461109
Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT05478681
Deep Brain Stimulation with LIFUP for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT03347084
Florbetaben PET Imaging in PPA
University of Chicago
NCT04720001
The Depression in Alzheimer's Disease Study (DIADS)
Johns Hopkins University
NCT00009191
Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Patients With Psychosis Associated With Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization
NCT00041678
Serotonergic Pharmacotherapy for Agitation of Dementia
Bruce Pollock
NCT00009204
A Multicenter Trial of Rofecoxib and Naproxen in Alzheimer's Disease (NSAID Study)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NCT00004845
Evaluation of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Janssen
NCT00000172
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 53 |
| Phase 2 | 51 |
| Phase 3 | 18 |
| Phase 4 | 8 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Alzheimer Disease Trial Landscape
312 indexed Alzheimer Disease studies · 155 recruiting (50%).
Phase mix: 26 late (III/IV) vs 104 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company (13 trials), 9 others listed. 12 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Alzheimer Disease?
PlainTrial tracks 312 US clinical trials for Alzheimer Disease, of which 155 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Alzheimer Disease?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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