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# A Study of Different Donanemab (LY3002813) Dosing Regimens in Adults With Early Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6)

NCT05738486

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

Phase

Phase 3

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

Recruitment status

Active, not recruiting

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

Participants

1,175

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

Lead sponsor

Eli Lilly and Company

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

Start date

2023-02-28

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

Number of sites

49

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Title and summary

**Summary**

This study will investigate different donanemab dosing regimens and their effect on the frequency and severity of ARIA-E in adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease (AD) and explore participant characteristics that might predict risk of ARIA. Approximately 375 additional participants will be enrolled in addendum 2\. Addendum 3 includes a subset of participants from the main study to receive a single dose. The study will last approximately 91 weeks and include up to 26 visits in the main study.

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Short title**

A Study of Different Donanemab (LY3002813) Dosing Regimens in Adults With Early Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6)

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Official title**

Investigating the Effect of Different Donanemab Dosing Regimens on ARIA-E and Amyloid Lowering in Adults With Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Status and phase

**Registry reports results**

Yes

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Listing at source**

Listed

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Recruitment status**

Active, not recruiting

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Phase**

Phase 3

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Study type**

Interventional

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## Dates

**Completion date**

2027-05-01

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**First posted**

2023-02-22

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Registry last updated**

2026-06-18

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**Primary completion date**

2024-05-16

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**Start date**

2023-02-28

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Size and sites

**Actual participants**

1,175

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Participants**

1,175

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Participant count basis**

Actual

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**Protocol amendments**

5

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**Number of sites**

49

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Sponsor and oversight

**Data monitoring committee**

Yes

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Registry sponsor category**

Industry

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**Lead sponsor**

Eli Lilly and Company

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Source registry**

ClinicalTrials.gov

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## Identifiers

**Registry ID**

NCT05738486

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**ClinicalTrials.gov ID**

NCT05738486

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

**Registry record**

Open registry record

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## Study design

**Allocation**

Randomised

**Model**

Parallel groups

**Purpose**

Treatment

**Masking**

Double masking

**Masked roles**

Participants, Investigators

Sources for study design

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Outcomes

### Primary outcomes

1. Percentage of Participants With Any Occurrence of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormality-Edema/Effusion (ARIA-E)  
Timeframe: 24 Weeks  
Percentage of participants with occurrence of ARIA-E at Week 24 is reported here.

### Secondary outcomes

1. Percentage of Participants With Any Occurrence of ARIA-E  
Timeframe: 52 Weeks  
Outcome data will be provided after the study is completed.
2. Change From Baseline in Brain Amyloid Plaque Deposition As Measured By Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan  
Timeframe: Baseline, 76 Weeks  
Outcome data will be provided after the study is completed.
3. Percentage of Participants With Any Occurrence of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormality-Hemorrhage/Hemosiderin Deposits (ARIA-H)  
Timeframe: 24 Weeks  
Percentage of participants with occurrence of ARIA-H at Week 24 is reported here.
4. Percentage of Participants With ARIA-H  
Timeframe: 52 Weeks  
Outcome data will be provided after the study is completed.
5. Percentage of Participants With Maximum Severity of ARIA-E or ARIA-H  
Timeframe: 76 Weeks  
Outcome data will be provided after the study is completed.
6. Pharmacokinetics (PK): Average Serum Concentration of Donanemab  
Timeframe: Baseline to 76 Weeks  
Outcome data will be provided after the study is completed.
7. Number of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADAs) Against Donanemab, Including Treatment Emergent ADAs and Neutralizing Antibodies  
Timeframe: Baseline to End of Follow-Up (91 Weeks)  
Outcome data will be provided after the study is completed.

Sources for outcomes

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Eligibility

**Sex**

All

**Age groups**

Adults, Older adults

**Minimum age**

60 Years

**Maximum age**

85 Years

**Healthy volunteers**

No

### Inclusion criteria

- Gradual and progressive change in memory function reported by the participant or informant for ≥6 months.
- A mini mental state examination (MMSE) score of 20 to 28 (inclusive) at screening.
- Have an amyloid PET scan result from central read, consistent with the presence of amyloid pathology.

### Exclusion criteria

- Have significant neurological disease affecting the central nervous system other than AD, that may affect cognition or ability to complete the study, including but not limited to, other dementias, serious infection of the brain, Parkinson's disease, multiple concussions, or epilepsy or recurrent seizures, except febrile childhood seizures.
- Has current serious or unstable illnesses including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, gastroenterologic, respiratory, endocrinologic, neurologic (other than AD), psychiatric, immunologic, or hematologic disease and other conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with the analyses in this study.
- A life expectancy of <24 months.
- Contraindication to MRI or PET scans
- Have had prior treatment with a passive anti-amyloid immunotherapy.
- Have a presence or history of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to Visit 1.

Exceptions:

- non-metastatic basal- or squamous-cell skin cancer
- Stage 0 non-invasive carcinoma of the cervix
- Stage 0 non-invasive prostate cancer, or
- other cancers with low risk of recurrence or spread

Sources for eligibility

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## Sites

- MD First Research - ChandlerChandler, United States
- Irvine Clinical ResearchIrvine, United States
- Healthy Brain ClinicLong Beach, United States
- California Neuroscience Research Medical Group, Inc.Sherman Oaks, United States
- JEM Research InstituteAtlantis, United States
- VIN-Julie SchwartzbardAventura, United States
- Excel Medical Clinical TrialsBoca Raton, United States
- K2 Medical ResearchClermont, United States
- Brain Matters ResearchDelray Beach, United States
- Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Southwest FloridaFort Myers, United States
- Finlay Medical ResearchGreenacres City, United States
- Infinity Clinical Research, LLCHollywood, United States
- Jacksonville Center for Clinical ResearchJacksonville, United States
- ClinCloud - MaitlandMaitland, United States
- K2 Medical ResearchMaitland, United States
- ClinCloud - VieraMelbourne, United States
- Suncoast Clinical Research, Inc.New Port Richey, United States
- Renstar Medical ResearchOcala, United States
- Charter Research - Winter ParkOrlando, United States
- Progressive Medical ResearchPort Orange, United States
- Alzheimer's Research and Treatment CenterStuart, United States
- K2 Medical Research - TampaTampa, United States
- K2 Summit ResearchThe Villages, United States
- Charter Research - Lady LakeThe Villages, United States
- Alzheimer's Research and Treatment CenterWellington, United States

And 24 more, listed on the interactive page.

Sources for sites

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

## References

- PubMed 42552749  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42552749/)
Related publication
- PubMed 40619285  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40619285/)
Related publication
- PubMed 40172303  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40172303/)
Related publication

- Related resource (trials.lilly.com)  
Source: [trials.lilly.com](https://trials.lilly.com/en-US/trial/389475)

### Other registry identifiers (3)

- U1111-1285-9438
- 2022-502268-18-00
- I5T-MC-AACQ

Sources for references

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05738486)

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