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Statin Effects on Beta-Amyloid and Cerebral Perfusion in Adults at Risk for AD: "Statins in Healthy, At-Risk Adults: Impact on Amyloid and Regional Perfusion (SHARP)" Study
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Generated
Jul 28, 2026
Report code
NCT00939822-Jul 28, 2026
NCT ID
NCT00939822
Status
COMPLETED
Phase
Phase 2
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
The SHARP study investigates the potential of simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering medication, to reduce beta-amyloid levels and improve cerebral perfusion in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Given the increasing prevalence of AD and the lack of effective preventive therapies, successful outcomes could position simvastatin as a novel preventive treatment in the AD market. The study's findings may enhance the commercial viability of simvastatin beyond its current indications, potentially attracting interest from pharmaceutical companies focused on neurodegenerative diseases. Competitive implications include the need to monitor other AD-modifying therapies in development, particularly those targeting amyloid pathology. Diligence should focus on the regulatory landscape and potential market access challenges for repurposed drugs.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00939822
Indication
Alzheimer's Disease
Modality
small molecule
Target
Beta-amyloid levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and cerebral perfusion metrics.
Intervention
Simvastatin, Placebo
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Protocol Description
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