After disappointments, Alzheimer's researchers seek out new paths: biomarkers and combination therapies may lead to disease-modifying treatments, experts say.

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Published in P T on May 01, 2014

Authors

Susan Worley

Associated clinical trials:

A Study of Crenezumab Versus Placebo in Preclinical PSEN1 E280A Mutation Carriers to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of Autosomal-Dominant Alzheimer Disease (AD), Including a Placebo-Treated Noncarrier Cohort | NCT01998841

Biomarker Qualification for Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Due to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Pioglitazone in Delaying Its Onset (TOMMORROW) | NCT01931566

The Study of Nasal Insulin in the Fight Against Forgetfulness (SNIFF) | NCT01767909

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