Alzheimer's Disease

Neurology
143
Pipeline Programs
30
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
1 recruiting
7
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
39
5
40
2
31
26
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
1470%
Small Molecule
630%
+ 131 programs with unclassified modality

On Market (7)

Approved therapies currently available

U
ADLARITYApproved
donepezil hydrochloride
Unknown Company
transdermal2022
E
ARICEPTApproved
donepezil hydrochloride
Eisai
oral2004
E
ARICEPT ODTApproved
donepezil hydrochloride
Eisai
oral2004
Novartis
EXELONApproved
rivastigmine
Novartis
Cholinesterase Inhibitor [EPC]transdermal2007
E
LEQEMBIApproved
lecanemab
Eisai
Amyloid Beta-directed Antibody [EPC]injection2023
J&
RAZADYNEApproved
galantamine hydrobromide
Johnson & Johnson
oral2001
J&
RAZADYNE ERApproved
galantamine hydrobromide
Johnson & Johnson
oral2005

Competitive Landscape

38 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

E
29 programs
6
2
6
8
AriceptPhase 4
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDEPhase 41 trial
DonepezilPhase 41 trial
DonepezilPhase 41 trial
Donepezil HCLPhase 41 trial
+24 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02158910Completed2,231Est. Jun 2016
NCT05153941Active Not Recruiting3,500Est. Jan 2030
NCT02162264Completed8,662Est. Jul 2016
+23 more trials
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
18 programs
5
6
3
1
AriceptPhase 41 trial
BapineuzumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody
Bapineuzumab 0.5 mg/kgPhase 32 trials
Donepezil hydrochloridePhase 33 trials
ACC-001Phase 2
+13 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00889603Completed370Est. Mar 2010
NCT00843115Terminated370Est. Apr 2008
NCT00988624Completed20Est. Dec 2009
+15 more trials
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
17 programs
1
4
10
ENA713Phase 41 trial
RivastigminePhase 41 trial
Rivastigmine 5 and 10 cm^2 patchPhase 41 trial
Rivastigmine patchPhase 41 trial
Rivastigmine transdermalPhase 41 trial
+12 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02063269Unknown70Est. Jun 2017
NCT01380288Completed300Est. Dec 2017
NCT01023685Completed24Est. Feb 2012
+16 more trials
J&
2
1
Galantamine hydrobromidePhase 31 trial
galantaminePhase 35 trials
Active Trials
NCT00338117Completed554Est. May 1997
NCT00645554Completed2Est. Sep 2004
NCT00309725Completed139Est. Oct 1999
+3 more trials
Biogen
BiogenCAMBRIDGE, MA
10 programs
4
1
5
AducanumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody2 trials
AducanumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
AducanumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
AducanumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
ElenbecestatPhase 3Small Molecule
+5 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02434718Completed21Est. Dec 2016
NCT01397539Completed53Est. Aug 2013
NCT03056729Completed46Est. Mar 2020
+7 more trials
Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and CompanyINDIANAPOLIS, IN
7 programs
1
1
5
LY2062430Phase 31 trial
LY450139Phase 31 trial
LanabecestatPhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
SolanezumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
SolanezumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody5 trials
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01660815Completed7Est. Jan 2013
NCT00244322Completed45Est. Dec 2006
NCT00905372Completed1,000Est. Apr 2012
+8 more trials
AstraZeneca
AstraZenecaCAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom
5 programs
3
1
1
LanabecestatPhase 3Small Molecule
[18F]AZD4694Phase 21 trial
AZD3480Phase 15 trials
AZD3839Phase 11 trial
radioligand [18F]AZD4694Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00713765Terminated33Est. Dec 2008
NCT00777361Terminated9Est. Oct 2009
NCT00683462Completed24Est. Jul 2009
+5 more trials
Bristol Myers Squibb
2 programs
1
1
KarXTPhase 31 trial
BMS-708163Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT01454115Completed116Est. Mar 2009
NCT06976203Recruiting586Est. Feb 2029
GSK
GSKLONDON, United Kingdom
2 programs
2
3APSPhase 31 trial
TramiprosatePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00217763Unknown930Est. Dec 2007
NCT00314912Unknown650
Voyager Therapeutics
1 program
1
VP4896Phase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00231946Completed
OD
1 program
1
galantamine ERPhase 3
M&
11 programs
7
2
1
VerubecestatPhase 2/3Small Molecule1 trial
Interferon beta-1aPhase 25 trials
MK0677Phase 21 trial
MK-1708Phase 11 trial
MK-4334Phase 11 trial
+6 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01730430Completed40Est. Dec 2013
NCT06586606Completed12Est. Dec 2024
NCT03740178Withdrawn0Est. Feb 2020
+12 more trials
Grifols
GrifolsNEW YORK, NY
2 programs
1
1
Albumin 5%Phase 2/31 trial
Albutein 5%Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00742417CompletedEst. Mar 2011
NCT01561053CompletedEst. Mar 2018
AbbVie
AbbVieNORTH CHICAGO, IL
7 programs
2
5
ABBV-8E12Phase 21 trial
ABT-126Phase 2
ABT-288Phase 2
AL002Phase 21 trial
TilavonemabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01908010Completed20Est. Nov 2013
NCT02573740Terminated8Est. Jun 2016
NCT02220738Terminated19Est. Mar 2016
+3 more trials
Alector
3 programs
3
AL002Phase 2
GSK4527226Phase 21 trial
GSK4527226Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06079190Active Not Recruiting367Est. Nov 2026
NCT07105709Recruiting220Est. Dec 2028
Opko Health
Opko HealthMIAMI, FL
3 programs
3
ELND005Phase 21 trial
ELND005Phase 21 trial
Group 1 ELND005Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01735630CompletedEst. May 2015
NCT00934050CompletedEst. Jun 2011
NCT01766336TerminatedEst. Aug 2015
AXON Neuroscience
AXON NeuroscienceCyprus - Larnaca
2 programs
1
1
AADvac1Phase 21 trial
AADvac1Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02031198CompletedEst. Dec 2016
NCT02579252CompletedEst. Jun 2019
BrainsWay
BrainsWayJerusalem, Israel
2 programs
2
1Hz TMS with H2 coilPhase 21 trial
TMS, H coilPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00753662UnknownEst. Nov 2012
NCT01179373CompletedEst. Jun 2015
Abbott
AbbottABBOTT PARK, IL
2 programs
2
ABT-089Phase 25 trials
ABT-126Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00809510Terminated63
NCT00686933Completed117Est. Oct 2008
NCT00554385Terminated283
+3 more trials
FUJIFILM Pharma
2 programs
2
T-817MAPhase 21 trial
T-817MA-HPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00663936CompletedEst. Jun 2011
NCT02079909CompletedEst. May 2017
Ipsen
IpsenChina - Tianjin
1 program
1
EGb761®Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00814346Completed49Est. Jul 2012
Astellas
1 program
1
FK962Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00087724Terminated510Est. Sep 2006
Genentech
1 program
1
MABT5102APhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01343966Completed448Est. Feb 2014
Corcept Therapeutics
1
MifepristonePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00105105Terminated160Est. Nov 2005
Vivoryon Therapeutics
Vivoryon TherapeuticsGermany - Halle
1 program
1
PQ912 oralPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT02389413CompletedEst. Apr 2017
Bausch Health
Bausch HealthQUEBEC, Quebec, Canada
1 program
1
Rifaximin 550 milligramsPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03856359CompletedEst. Nov 2020
Seelos Therapeutics
1
SLS-005 - Once WeeklyPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05332678Withdrawn0Est. Apr 2023
AS
1 program
1
masitinibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00976118CompletedEst. Feb 2009
MEDIPOST
MEDIPOSTKorea - Gyeonggi
3 programs
2
human umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cellsPhase 1/21 trial
human umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cellsPhase 1/21 trial
human umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cellsN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04954534UnknownEst. Jun 2022
NCT02054208CompletedEst. Dec 2019
NCT03172117CompletedEst. Mar 2022
AC Immune
1 program
1
ACI-35.030Phase 1/2

+8 more companies

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Johnson & Johnsongalantamine
NovartisRivastigmine
EisaiDonepezil
NovartisENA713
EisaiDonepezil HCL
NovartisRivastigmine transdermal patch
Johnson & Johnsongalantamine
Johnson & Johnsongalantamine
NovartisRivastigmine transdermal
NovartisRivastigmine transdermal patch
PfizerDonepezil hydrochloride
NovartisRivastigmine transdermal patch
NovartisRivastigmine 5 and 10 cm^2 patch
NovartisRivastigmine patch
PfizerDonepezil hydrochloride

Showing 15 of 49 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 22,745 patients across 50 trials

A Study of the Effects on Sleep, Attention, and Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Galantamine and Donepezil in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Est. completion: May 200363 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Phase IV Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness of Rivastigmine Patch 15cm2 in Patients With Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type.

Start: Dec 2018Est. completion: Dec 2022100 patients
Phase 4Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Donepezil in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Apr 2016Est. completion: Mar 2019241 patients
Phase 4Completed

16w Interventional Study on Titration and Dose/Efficacy Assessment of Exelon in Chinese Alzheimer's Disease Patients

Start: Aug 2014Est. completion: Sep 2015222 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT02097056EisaiDonepezil HCL

Safety and Efficacy of Donepezil HCl 23 mg in Patients With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Feb 2014Est. completion: May 2015171 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01529619NovartisRivastigmine transdermal patch

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Switched From Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Start: Mar 2012Est. completion: Dec 201352 patients
Phase 4Completed

Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Galantamine in Patients With Dementia of Alzheimer's Type Who Failed to Benefit From Donepezil

Start: Sep 2011Est. completion: Jun 2013102 patients
Phase 4Completed

The CIRCADIAN Study: Evaluation of Modulating Effect of Galantamine on Circadian Rhythm in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Start: May 2011Est. completion: Jun 20111 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT01047579NovartisRivastigmine transdermal

A 12 Week, Multicenter, Open Label Evaluation of Caregiver Preference, Safety and Tolerability of Exelon® Patch (Rivastigmine Transdermal) in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: Jan 201251 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00731224NovartisRivastigmine transdermal patch

Compliance and Tolerability of Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch 10 cm² in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease.

Start: Jul 2008Est. completion: Oct 2011380 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00571064PfizerDonepezil hydrochloride

The Effectiveness And Safety Of Donepezil Hydrochloride (E2020) In Subjects With Mild To Severe Alzheimer's Disease Residing In An Assisted Living Facility

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Apr 200997 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00622713NovartisRivastigmine transdermal patch

A 24 Week, Multicenter, Open, Evaluation of the Clinical Effectiveness of the Once-daily 10 cm^2 Rivastigmine Patch Formulation in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease (EXTRA)

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Jan 2009228 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00561392NovartisRivastigmine 5 and 10 cm^2 patch

Clinical Effectiveness of 10 cm^2 Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Nov 2007Est. completion: Nov 2008208 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00549601NovartisRivastigmine patch

Convenience, Tolerability, and Safety of Change in the Administration of Rivastigmine From Capsules to a Transdermal Patch in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Sep 2007Est. completion: Apr 2009142 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00477659PfizerDonepezil hydrochloride

Neural Correlates In Mild Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Jul 2007Est. completion: Aug 200814 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00403520EisaiExperimental 1

Hippocampus Study: Comparative Effect of Donepezil 10mg/d and Placebo on Clinical and Radiological Markers

Start: Nov 2006Est. completion: Aug 2010240 patients
Phase 4Completed

The Efficacy of Galantamine Treatment on Attention in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Oct 2006Est. completion: Feb 200999 patients
Phase 4Completed

The Clinical Response of Choline Acetyltransferase and Apolipoprotein Epsilon Gene Polymorphisms to Donepezil in Alzheimer's Disease

Start: May 2006Est. completion: Dec 2008199 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00305903NovartisRivastigmine, memantine

Safety and Tolerability of Rivastigmine With Add-on Memantine in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Mar 2006Est. completion: Aug 2007150 patients
Phase 4Completed

EARTH 413: A Study of Aricept in Hispanic Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

Start: Dec 2005Est. completion: Dec 2007100 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01142466Merck & Co.Interferon beta-1a

A Phase IV Study of Rebif ® 44mcg Administered Three Times Per Week by Subcutaneous Injection Compared With no Treatment in the Therapy of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis After Mitoxantrone

Start: Dec 2005Est. completion: Jan 2010
Phase 4Completed
NCT00165750EisaiDONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Correlation Between Regional Brain Volume and Response to Donepezil Treatment in AD Patients

Start: Mar 2005Est. completion: Nov 200840 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT01201343Merck & Co.Interferon beta-1a

Evaluation of Emotional Disorders During Treatment by Interferon Beta in Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Start: Jan 2005Est. completion: Jul 2010
Phase 4Completed
NCT00165724EisaiDonepezil Hydrochloride

Alzheimer's Disease Long-term Follow-up Study (ALF Study)

Start: Jun 2004Est. completion: Dec 2006114 patients
Phase 4Completed

Galantamine for Cognition in People With Schizophrenia

Start: Jan 2004Est. completion: May 200620 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00234637NovartisRivastigmine, memantine

Rivastigmine Monotherapy and Combination Therapy With Memantine in Patients With Moderately Severe Alzheimer's Disease Who Failed to Benefit From Previous Cholinesterase Inhibitor Treatment

Start: Nov 2003Est. completion: Jun 2005204 patients
Phase 4Completed

Evaluation of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Phase 3Completed

A Cardiac Safety Study of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Est. completion: Oct 1999139 patients
Phase 3Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT + KarX-EC for Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease (MINDSET 2)

Start: Jul 2025Est. completion: Feb 2029586 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

DIAN-TU Amyloid Removal Trial (ART) in Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Jun 2024Est. completion: Jun 203040 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

A Study to Verify the Clinical Benefit of Aducanumab in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Aug 20241,027 patients
Phase 3Terminated

A Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Aducanumab in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease Who Had Previously Participated in the Aducanumab Studies 221AD103, 221AD301, 221AD302 and 221AD205

Start: Mar 2020Est. completion: Jul 20241,696 patients
Phase 3Terminated

A Study of Lanabecestat (LY3314814) in Early Alzheimer's Disease Dementia

Start: Mar 2017Est. completion: Oct 2018421 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT02956486EisaiElenbecestat

A 24-Month Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Elenbecestat (E2609) in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Oct 2016Est. completion: Jan 20202,212 patients
Phase 3Terminated

A Study of Solanezumab (LY2062430) in Participants With Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Jun 2016Est. completion: May 201726 patients
Phase 3Terminated

221AD302 Phase 3 Study of Aducanumab (BIIB037) in Early Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Sep 2015Est. completion: Aug 20191,643 patients
Phase 3Terminated

221AD301 Phase 3 Study of Aducanumab (BIIB037) in Early Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Aug 2015Est. completion: Aug 20191,653 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Optimal Dose Escalation Strategy to Successful Achievement of High Dose Donepezil 23mg

Start: Dec 2014Est. completion: Oct 2016176 patients
Phase 3Completed

Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory Loss

Start: Feb 2014Est. completion: Jun 20231,169 patients
Phase 3Completed

Progress of Mild Alzheimer's Disease in Participants on Solanezumab Versus Placebo

Start: Jul 2013Est. completion: Feb 20172,129 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT01614886NovartisActive Comparator

Randomized, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Tolerability of 2 Different Titration Methods of Rivastigmine Patch in AD Patients (MMSE 10-20)

Start: Jul 2012Est. completion: May 2014216 patients
Phase 3Completed

Continued Safety Monitoring of Solanezumab (LY2062430) in Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Dec 2010Est. completion: Feb 20171,457 patients
Phase 3Terminated

An Extension of the CONCERT Protocol (DIM18)

Start: Apr 2010672 patients
Phase 3Terminated

An Extension To The B1451006 Protocol To Evaluate The Safety and Efficacy of Dimebon In Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: Jul 20105 patients
Phase 3Terminated

An Extension of the HORIZON Protocol Evaluating the Safety of Dimebon (Latrepirdine) in Subjects With Huntington Disease

Start: Feb 2010362 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT00996918PfizerBapineuzumab 0.5 mg/kg

A Long-Term Safety And Tolerability Study Of Bapineuzumab In Alzheimer Disease Patients

Start: Dec 2009Est. completion: Nov 2012198 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT00998764PfizerBapineuzumab 0.5 mg/kg

A Long-Term Safety And Tolerability Extension Study Of Bapineuzumab In Alzheimer Disease Patients

Start: Dec 2009Est. completion: Nov 2012494 patients
Phase 3Terminated

An Extension To The B1451027 Protocol To Evaluate The Long Term Safety And Tolerability Of Dimebon In Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Sep 2009Est. completion: Aug 2010649 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Effect of LY2062430 on the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

Start: May 2009Est. completion: Apr 20121,000 patients
Phase 3Completed

Effect of LY450139 on the Long Term Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Mar 2008Est. completion: May 20111,537 patients
Phase 3Completed

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Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

31 late-stage (Phase 3) programs — potential near-term approvals
1 actively recruiting trials targeting 22,745 patients
30 companies competing in this space