Alzheimer DiseasePhase 2ALTITUDE-ADNCT06335173
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Sabirnetug in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease (ALTITUDE-AD)
A Phase 2 study testing sabirnetug in people with Alzheimer Disease, run by Acumen Pharmaceuticals at 68 sites in 5 countries.
Trial summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of sabirnetug infusions administered once every four weeks (Q4W) in slowing cognitive and functional decline as compared to placebo in participants with early Alzheimer's disease. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 90 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Alzheimer Disease
- What is being tested?
- sabirnetug
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 542 participants
- Where
- 68 sitesin 5 countries
- Study dates
- 29 Feb 2024to Oct 2026
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 to 90 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Body weight of at least 30 kilograms (kg) (66 pounds [lbs]) and no more than 160 kg (352 lbs) at Screening
- Must consent to apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) genotype status assessment
- Must meet all of the following criteria
- National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association (NIA-AA) criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or probable AD
- Screening score between 22 and 30 (inclusive) on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- Screening score of 0.5 or 1.0 on the Clinical Dementia Rating Global Score (CDR-GS) and Screening score ≥0.5 on the CDR Memory Box score
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- Evidence of cerebral amyloid accumulation by either PET scan or CSF
- If using cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine to treat symptoms related to AD, doses must be stable for at least three months (12 weeks) prior to Baseline and every attempt should be made to keep them at stable doses throughout the study
- Must have a reliable informant or study partner who is willing and able to perform all the roles as specified in the study partner Informed Consent Form (ICF)
- Female participants must be surgically sterile or be at least one-year post-menopausal. Male participants with a female partner of child-bearing potential must use adequate contraception
Who cannot join
- Has any contraindications for MRI studies, including claustrophobia, the presence of metal (ferromagnetic) implants, or a cardiac pacemaker that is not compatible with MRI
- MRI of the brain that is inconsistent with MCI or AD or results showing greater than four ARIA-H, presence of any ARIA-E, or superficial siderosis
- History of significant or unstable neurological disease, other than AD, which may affect cognition or ability to complete the study, such as other dementias, serious infection of the brain, significant head trauma, uncontrolled seizures, stroke, or Parkinson´s disease
- Current serious or unstable clinically important illness that, in the judgment of the site investigator, is likely to affect cognitive assessment including visual and hearing impairment or affect the participant's safety or ability to complete the study
- Malignant disease in the last five years except for resected cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ, basal cell carcinoma, cervical carcinoma in situ, or in situ prostate cancer with a normal posttreatment prostate-specific antibody (PSA)
- Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF) score >10 or current symptoms meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V), criteria for major depressive disorder or any current primary psychiatric diagnosis other than AD if, in the judgment of the site investigator, the psychiatric disorder or symptom is likely to confound interpretation of drug effect, affect cognitive assessments, or affect the participant´s ability to complete the study
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- Suicide risk, as determined by meeting any of the following criteria:
- Any suicide attempt or preparatory acts/behavior on the C-SSRS Baseline/Screening in the last six months
- Suicidal ideation in the last six months as defined by a positive response to Question 5 (Suicidal Ideation) on the C-SSRS Baseline/Screening
- Significant risk of suicide, as judged by the site investigator
- Conditions that may affect cognitive assessments during the study
- Alcohol use disorder and/or substance use disorder within the last five years
Trial locations and contacts
68 sites in 5 countries.
68 sites in 5 countries
United States44 sites
Abington Neurological Associates
Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001
Neurological Associates of Albany
Albany, New York, 12208
JEM Research Institute
Atlantis, Florida, 33462
Senior Adult Specialty Research
Austin, Texas, 78757
Gadolin Research, LLC
Beaumont, Texas, 77702
Bradenton Research Center
Bradenton, Florida, 34205
The Neurology Center of Southern California - Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California, 92011-4219
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195
Columbus Memory Center
Columbus, Georgia, 31909
Gil Fernandez-Yera, MD, PA
Coral Gables, Florida, 33135
Neurology Clinic. P.C
Cordova, Tennessee, 38018
Kerwin Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75231
CenExel - iResearch Atlanta
Decatur, Georgia, 30030
Brain Matters Research
Delray Beach, Florida, 33445
Rhode Island Mood and Memory
East Providence, Rhode Island, 02914
Neurology Center of North Orange County
Fullerton, California, 92835
Hattiesburg Clinic - Memory Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401-7246
Coral Clinical Research
Homestead, Florida, 33032
Irvine Medical Research
Irvine, California, 92614
The Alliance for Multispecialty Research LLC (AMR)
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920-1511
K2 Medical Research - Villages
Lady Lake, Florida, 32159
Healthy Brain Research
Long Beach, California, 90804
AMC Research
Matthews, North Carolina, 28105
Finlay Medical Research
Miami, Florida, 33126
Aqualane Clinical Research
Naples, Florida, 34105-8522
Boston Center for Memory
Newton, Massachusetts, 02459
Keystone Clinical Research
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 19462
Office of Jeffrey S. Ross, MD
Northbrook, Illinois, 60640
Research Center for Clinical Studies, LLC
Norwalk, Connecticut, 06851-4903
Ocala Health - Family Care Specialists - Ocala I
Ocala, Florida, 34470
Progressive Medical Research
Port Orange, Florida, 32127
Summit Research Network
Portland, Oregon, 97210
ActivMed Practices and Research
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
Syrentis Clinical Research
Santa Ana, California, 92705
CenExel - California Neuroscience Research Medical Group, Inc (CNR)
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403-2131
The Cognitive and Research Center of New Jersey
Springfield, New Jersey, 07081
Alzheimer's Research and Treatment Center - Stuart
Stuart, Florida, 34997
K2 Medical Research - Tampa
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Charter Research - Lady Lake
The Villages, Florida, 32162
CenExel - Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ
Toms River, New Jersey, 08755
Re:Cognition Health - Fairfax
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 22031
Alzheimers Research and Treatment Center - Wellington
Wellington, Florida, 33414
Conquest Research
Winter Park, Florida, 32789
Charter Research - Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida, 32792
Spain8 sites
Fundacio ACE
Barcelona
Fundacion Neuropolis - Hospital Viamed Montecanal
Cuarte de Huerva, Zaragoza
Policlínica Gipuzkoa
Donostia / San Sebastian
Cae Oroitu
Getxo
Hospital Ruber
Madrid
Hospital Universitari General de catalunya
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Hospital Victoria Eugenia
Seville
Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe
Valencia
United Kingdom8 sites
Re:Cognition Health - Bristol
Bristol
Re:Cognition Health - Guildford
Guildford, Surrey
Re:Cognition Health - London
London, Greater London
St. Pancras Clinical Research Ltd.
London, Greater London
Neuroclin Glasgow
Motherwell, Lanarkshire
Panthera Bio-Partners - Preston
Preston, Lancashire
Panthera Biopartners - Sheffield
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Re:Cognition Health - Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire
Canada4 sites
MoCA Research and Innovations
Greenfield Park, Quebec
Okanagan Clinical Trials
Kelowna, British Columbia
Hippocampe d/b/a Ottawa Memory Clinic
Ottawa, Ontario
Toronto Memory Program (TMP) (Neurology Research Inc.)
Toronto, Ontario
Germany4 sites
Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin
Berlin
University Hospital of Cologne
Cologne
Zentralinstitut für seelische Gesundheit
Mannheim
Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Klinikum rechts der Isar
Munich
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2 Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Sabirnetug in Early Alzheimer's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of sabirnetug infusions administered once every four weeks (Q4W) in slowing cognitive and functional decline as compared to placebo in participants with early Alzheimer's disease.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease
- Being tested
- sabirnetug, Placebo
- Keywords
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI, Mild Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, Memory Problems
- Medical subject headings
- Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Dysfunction, Memory Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
sabirnetugDrug
Intravenous sabirnetug
PlaceboDrug
Intravenous Placebo
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Double-blind Treatment (DBT) Period: sabirnetug 35 mg/kg | Experimental | Participants will receive sabirnetug, 35 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), Q4W as intravenous (IV) infusion during the DBT period. Receives: Drug: sabirnetug |
| DBT Period: sabirnetug 50 mg/kg | Experimental | Participants will receive sabirnetug, 35 mg/kg, for the first two doses, followed by sabirnetug, 50 mg/kg, Q4W as an IV infusion during the DBT period. Receives: Drug: sabirnetug |
| DBT Period: Placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants will receive sabirnetug matching placebo, Q4W as an IV infusion during the DBT period. Receives: Drug: Placebo |
| Open-Label Extension (OLE) Period: sabirnetug 35 mg/kg | Experimental | Participants will receive sabirnetug, 35 mg/kg, Q4W as an IV infusion during the OLE period. Receives: Drug: sabirnetug |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline in Integrated Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (iADRS) Score
iADRS is a validated composite of cognition and function made up of Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale 13-item (ADAS-Cog13) and the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale (ADCS-iADL). ADAS-Cog13 is a rater-administered instrument consisting of 13 items assessing cognitive function areas most typically impaired in AD. ADAS-Cog13 scores range from 0 to 85, with higher scores indicating a greater deficit of global cognition. The ADCS-iADL is a subset of the 23-item ADCS-ADL (items 6a and 7 to 23). The iADLs are more complex skills required to successfully live independently. iADL-items score ranges from 0 to 59 (lower scores indicating greater impairment). The iADRS is calculated as a linear combination of total scores from the ADAS-Cog13 and ADCS-iADL. The iADRS score ranges from 0 to 144 with lower scores indicating worse performance.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Secondary outcomes (32)
Change from Baseline in ADCS-iADL Score
The ADCS-ADL is a 23-item inventory developed as a rater-administered questionnaire to be answered by a participant's study partner, where a participant's performance level is rated over the last 4 weeks, based on a set of performance descriptions. The ADCS-iADL is a subset of the 23-item ADCS-ADL (items 6a and 7 to 23). The iADLs are more complex skills required to successfully live independently, and include shopping, keeping appointments, traveling outside of the home, making a meal or snack, and reading and writing. The iADL-items score ranges from 0 to 59 with lower scores indicating greater impairment.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in ADAS-Cog13 Score
ADAS-Cog is a rater-administered instrument, designed to assess the severity of dysfunction in cognition, characteristic of persons with AD. The ADAS-Cog13, the cognitive subscale of the ADAS, consists of 13 items assessing cognitive function areas most typically impaired in AD: orientation, verbal memory, language, praxis, delayed free recall, and digit cancellation. The scores range from 0 to 85, with higher scores indicating a greater deficit of global cognition.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB)
The CDR is obtained through semi-structured interviews of individuals with AD and informants. The ratings are obtained in six domains: memory, orientation, judgment \& problem-solving, community affairs, home \& hobbies, and personal care. Each domain is rated on a five-point scale of functioning as follows: 0 = no impairment; 0.5 = questionable impairment; 1 = mild impairment; 2 = moderate impairment; and 3 = severe impairment. CDR-SB score is obtained by summing each of the domain scores, with scores ranging from 0 to 18. Higher scores reflect greater cognitive and functional impairment.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
MMSE is a standard staging and assessment tool in AD, designed for grading the cognitive state of individuals with AD. The scale comprises tasks concerning orientation, memory, attention, language, and praxis to evaluate an individual's cognitive state. MMSE total score ranges from 0 to 30, with lower scores indicative of greater cognitive impairment.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD)
The QOL-AD tool is a 13-item assessment with each question scored on a 4-point scale where 1 = poor quality of life and 4 = excellent quality of life. Scores range from 13 to 52 with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) Score
NPI-Q is a validated questionnaire completed by informants about participants for whom they care. Each of the 12 NPI-Q domains contains a survey question (answered in Yes/No) that reflects the cardinal symptoms of that domain. If the domain response is "Yes," the informant then rates the severity of the symptoms present within the last month on a 3-point scale and the distress of the symptom using a 5-point scale. The total NPI-Q severity score is the sum of the individual severity scores for each symptom and ranges from 0 to 36, with higher scores indicating more severe behavioral impairment. The total NPI-Q distress score is the sum of the individual distress scores for each symptom and ranges from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater caregiver distress.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L)
EQ-5D-5L is a self-report survey that measures quality of life. The EQ-5D-5L consists of an EQ-5D descriptive system and EQ visual analog scale (EQ VAS). The descriptive system comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has five levels, each assigned a unique 1-digit number: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems, and extreme problems. The digits are combined into a 5-digit number that describes the participant's health state. The EQ VAS records the participant's health on a vertical visual analog scale, where the endpoints are labeled 0= the best health you can imagine, and 100= the worst health you can imagine.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Resource Utilization in Dementia (RUD)
The RUD questionnaire is a standardized tool and the most widely used instrument for resource use data collection in dementia, enabling comparison of costs of care across countries with differing health care provisions. It is designed to collect data on formal and informal care resource use and to be useful in different care settings, across different countries and care systems, and in both clinical studies and observational cost-of-illness studies.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI)
ZBI consists of 22 items. Twenty-one of the items are designed to measure several aspects of burden, whereas Item 22 is a global measure of burden. Response options for each item range from 0-4, and total scores range from 0-88, with higher scores indicating greater self-reported burden.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by iADRS
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by ADCS-iADL
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by ADAS-Cog13
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by CDR-SB
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by MMSE
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Percentage of Participants with No Clinical Progression at One Year
No clinical progression in participants will be defined as no decline in CDR-SB score. The CDR is obtained through semi-structured interviews of individuals with AD and informants. The ratings are obtained in six domains: memory, orientation, judgment \& problem-solving, community affairs, home \& hobbies, and personal care. Each domain is rated on a five-point scale of functioning as follows: 0 = no impairment; 0.5 = questionable impairment; 1 = mild impairment; 2 = moderate impairment; and 3 = severe impairment. CDR-SB score is obtained by summing each of the domain scores, with scores ranging from 0 to 18. Higher scores reflect greater cognitive and functional impairment.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Treatment-Related Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI)
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants who Discontinue or Withdraw due to TEAE
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibodies
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormality with Edema/Effusions (ARIA-E) and ARIA with Hemorrhage/Hemosiderin Deposition (ARIA-H) as Measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Suicidal Ideation and Behavior as Measured by Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
The C-SSRS includes 'yes' or 'no' responses for assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior as well as numeric ratings for severity of ideation, if present (from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most severe). Greater lethality or potential lethality of suicidal behaviors (endorsed on the behavior subscale) indicates increased risk.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 80
Serum Concentration of sabirnetug
Measured: Pre-dose and multiple timepoints post dose up to 80 weeks
Concentration of sabirnetug in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Measured: Up to Week 76
CSF Concentrations of ACU193 in a Subset of Participants
Measured: Up to Week 76
Correlation Between sabirnetug Exposure with Clinical Efficacy Measures
Correlation between sabirnetug exposure and clinical outcomes (including iADRS, CDR-SB, ADCS-iADL, ADAS-Cog13, and MMSE) will be assessed in this study.
Measured: Baseline up to 80 weeks
Change From Baseline in Amyloid Plaque Load or Deposition Measured by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Centiloids
Measured: Baseline up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in Volumetric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (vMRI) of Whole Brain Volume, Ventricular Volume, and Volume of Selected Regions of Interest
Measured: Baseline up to Week 76
Target Engagement Assessed by Measurement of sabirnetug- Amyloid-β oligomer (AβO) Complex in CSF
Measured: Up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in CSF Concentrations of Amyloid, Tau and Other Neurodegenerative Biomarkers
Measured: Baseline up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in CSF Concentrations of Amyloid, Tau, and Other Neurodegenerative Biomarkers in a Subset of Participants
Measured: Baseline up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in Blood Concentrations of Amyloid, Tau, and Other Neurodegenerative Biomarkers
Measured: Baseline up to Week 76
Correlation Between Change in Biomarker that Reflect Disease Progression and Clinical Changes
Assessment of the correlation between change in clinical outcomes (iADRS, CDR-SB, ADCS-iADL, ADAS-Cog13, and MMSE) and change in biomarker (amyloid PET) will be determined by computing Pearson's correlation coefficient for each treatment group.
Measured: Up to 80 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Mar 2024
- Study start29 Feb 2024
- Primary completionOct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionOct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Alzheimer DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 542 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Acumen Pharmaceuticals
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06335173
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ACU193-201
- Other IDs
- 2023-509807-34-00, 2023
- Acronym
- ALTITUDE-AD
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 13 Mar 2024
- Last updated
- 27 Oct 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Siemers E, Feaster T, Sethuraman G, Sundell K, Skljarevski V, Cline EN, Zhang H, Jerecic J, Honig LS, Salloway S, Sperling R, Trame MN, Dodds MG, Johnson K. INTERCEPT-AD, a phase 1 study of intravenous sabirnetug in participants with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2025 Jan;12(1):100005. doi: 10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100005. Epub 2025 Jan 1.
PubMed 39800458
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Oct 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2 Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Sabirnetug in Early Alzheimer's Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06335173
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ALTITUDE-AD / ACU193-201
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease
- Keywords
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI, Mild Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, Memory Problems
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 542 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Acumen PharmaceuticalsIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 29 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of sabirnetug infusions administered once every four weeks (Q4W) in slowing cognitive and functional decline as compared to placebo in participants with early Alzheimer's disease.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Double-blind Treatment (DBT) Period: sabirnetug 35 mg/kg | Experimental | Drug: sabirnetugParticipants will receive sabirnetug, 35 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), Q4W as intravenous (IV) infusion during the DBT period. |
| DBT Period: sabirnetug 50 mg/kg | Experimental | Drug: sabirnetugParticipants will receive sabirnetug, 35 mg/kg, for the first two doses, followed by sabirnetug, 50 mg/kg, Q4W as an IV infusion during the DBT period. |
| DBT Period: Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboParticipants will receive sabirnetug matching placebo, Q4W as an IV infusion during the DBT period. |
| Open-Label Extension (OLE) Period: sabirnetug 35 mg/kg | Experimental | Drug: sabirnetugParticipants will receive sabirnetug, 35 mg/kg, Q4W as an IV infusion during the OLE period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Body weight of at least 30 kilograms (kg) (66 pounds [lbs]) and no more than 160 kg (352 lbs) at Screening
- Must consent to apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) genotype status assessment
- Must meet all of the following criteria
- If using cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine to treat symptoms related to AD, doses must be stable for at least three months (12 weeks) prior to Baseline and every attempt should be made to keep them at stable doses throughout the study
- Must have a reliable informant or study partner who is willing and able to perform all the roles as specified in the study partner Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Has any contraindications for MRI studies, including claustrophobia, the presence of metal (ferromagnetic) implants, or a cardiac pacemaker that is not compatible with MRI
- MRI of the brain that is inconsistent with MCI or AD or results showing greater than four ARIA-H, presence of any ARIA-E, or superficial siderosis
- History of significant or unstable neurological disease, other than AD, which may affect cognition or ability to complete the study, such as other dementias, serious infection of the brain, significant head trauma, uncontrolled seizures, stroke, or Parkinson´s disease
- Current serious or unstable clinically important illness that, in the judgment of the site investigator, is likely to affect cognitive assessment including visual and hearing impairment or affect the participant's safety or ability to complete the study
- Malignant disease in the last five years except for resected cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ, basal cell carcinoma, cervical carcinoma in situ, or in situ prostate cancer with a normal posttreatment prostate-specific antibody (PSA)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| sabirnetugIntravenous sabirnetug | Drug | DBT Period: sabirnetug 50 mg/kg, Double-blind Treatment (DBT) Period: sabirnetug 35 mg/kg, Open-Label Extension (OLE) Period: sabirnetug 35 mg/kg |
| PlaceboIntravenous Placebo | Drug | DBT Period: Placebo |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline in Integrated Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (iADRS) Score
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
iADRS is a validated composite of cognition and function made up of Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale 13-item (ADAS-Cog13) and the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale (ADCS-iADL). ADAS-Cog13 is a rater-administered instrument consisting of 13 items assessing cognitive function areas most typically impaired in AD. ADAS-Cog13 scores range from 0 to 85, with higher scores indicating a greater deficit of global cognition. The ADCS-iADL is a subset of the 23-item ADCS-ADL (items 6a and 7 to 23). The iADLs are more complex skills required to successfully live independently. iADL-items score ranges from 0 to 59 (lower scores indicating greater impairment). The iADRS is calculated as a linear combination of total scores from the ADAS-Cog13 and ADCS-iADL. The iADRS score ranges from 0 to 144 with lower scores indicating worse performance.
32 secondary outcomes
Change from Baseline in ADCS-iADL Score
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in ADAS-Cog13 Score
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) Score
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Resource Utilization in Dementia (RUD)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Change from Baseline in Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by iADRS
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by ADCS-iADL
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by ADAS-Cog13
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by CDR-SB
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Effect of sabirnetug on Clinical Progression as Compared to Placebo Assessed Using Time Saved Analysis as Measured by MMSE
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Percentage of Participants with No Clinical Progression at One Year
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Treatment-Related Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants who Discontinue or Withdraw due to TEAE
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibodies
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormality with Edema/Effusions (ARIA-E) and ARIA with Hemorrhage/Hemosiderin Deposition (ARIA-H) as Measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Number of Participants with Suicidal Ideation and Behavior as Measured by Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 80
Serum Concentration of sabirnetug
Time frame: Pre-dose and multiple timepoints post dose up to 80 weeks
Concentration of sabirnetug in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Time frame: Up to Week 76
CSF Concentrations of ACU193 in a Subset of Participants
Time frame: Up to Week 76
Correlation Between sabirnetug Exposure with Clinical Efficacy Measures
Time frame: Baseline up to 80 weeks
Change From Baseline in Amyloid Plaque Load or Deposition Measured by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Centiloids
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in Volumetric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (vMRI) of Whole Brain Volume, Ventricular Volume, and Volume of Selected Regions of Interest
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 76
Target Engagement Assessed by Measurement of sabirnetug- Amyloid-β oligomer (AβO) Complex in CSF
Time frame: Up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in CSF Concentrations of Amyloid, Tau and Other Neurodegenerative Biomarkers
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in CSF Concentrations of Amyloid, Tau, and Other Neurodegenerative Biomarkers in a Subset of Participants
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 76
Change from Baseline in Blood Concentrations of Amyloid, Tau, and Other Neurodegenerative Biomarkers
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 76
Correlation Between Change in Biomarker that Reflect Disease Progression and Clinical Changes
Time frame: Up to 80 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Oct 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39800458Siemers E, Feaster T, Sethuraman G, Sundell K, Skljarevski V, Cline EN, Zhang H, Jerecic J, Honig LS, Salloway S, Sperling R, Trame MN, Dodds MG, Johnson K. INTERCEPT-AD, a phase 1 study of intravenous sabirnetug in participants with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2025 Jan;12(1):100005. doi: 10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100005. Epub 2025 Jan 1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
68 sites in 5 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing sabirnetug in people with Alzheimer Disease, run by Acumen Pharmaceuticals at 68 sites in 5 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 68 sites in United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from Baseline in Integrated Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (iADRS) Score (time frame: Baseline up to Week 80). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06335173, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Oct 2025.