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30 Sep 2025

The Time Is Now: Hope for Alzheimer’s Through Clinical Trials

By Dr Emer MacSweeney, CEO and Consultant Neuroradiologist at Re:Cognition Health

Alzheimer’s disease has long been feared as a condition with no hope. It affects millions worldwide, profoundly impacting both patients and their families. For decades, diagnosis often came too late to make a difference, and treatment limited to managing symptoms. The emotional, physical and financial toll has been enormous.

Today, that narrative is changing. Thanks to decades of research and investment in clinical trials, we have entered a new era in Alzheimer’s care. Advanced biomarker imaging and blood tests now allow us to detect the presence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology earlier than ever before. New treatments have  emerged  that can slow disease progression, reduce symptoms, and, in the near future, will very likely prevent brain cell loss and onset of symptoms, altogether.

Clinical trials are central to this progress. They present an amazing  opportunity for patients to access cutting-edge therapies and to play an active role in shaping the future of Alzheimer’s treatment. Participating in a trial at Re:Cognition Health offers multiple benefits. Patients receive the most accurate diagnosis, possible, using the latest diagnostic tools. Trials give the first opportunity to access new-generation medications, often years before they become widely available, potentially altering the course of the disease.

Being part of a clinical trial allows you to take control of your health. Regular monitoring by a world-class team ensures your wellbeing is closely tracked, and any changes can be addressed promptly. Participation is free, and any travel or related expenses are reimbursed, making it accessible to everyone. Importantly, every participant contributes to vital research that will benefit future generations, helping scientists develop safer and more effective treatments.

The first treatments have already emerged from these trials – Kisunla (donanemab) and Leqembi (lecanemab) are both available, privately in the UK. Patients accessing these medications are experiencing tangible results including slower cognitive decline and improved quality of life. This progress marks the first real victory against a disease once considered unstoppable. Stories from participants show that hope, determination, and scientific innovation can transform outcomes and restore a sense of control and confidence.

Early action is crucial. The sooner a patient participates in a clinical trial, the greater the potential impact. Early detection and early treatment can slow disease progression and maintain independence for longer. Cognitive screening and routine check-ups may soon become as standard as blood pressure assessments, offering decades of additional healthy life.

In less than a decade, Alzheimer’s research has moved from despair to real, actionable hope. This is one of the fastest-moving areas of medicine today, and the momentum is accelerating. Children born today may one day live in a world where Alzheimer’s is not only treatable but preventable. Clinical trials are at the heart of this revolution - they are how we move from understanding the disease to controlling and ultimately preventing it.

If you or a loved one is affected, the time to act is now. By participating in clinical trials at Re:Cognition Health, you have the chance to access the latest treatments, receive world-class care and contribute to life-changing research. The future of Alzheimer’s is no longer one of despair - it is one of hope, discovery and real progress. There earlier you access one of these new treatments, either on the market or in a clinical trial, the more effect that treatment will be as these treatments are designed to be given when symptoms are mild. Act now and don’t wait until it is too late for you.

To find out more about clinical trials at Re:Cognition Health and to register your interest, visit:

www.recognitionhealth.com

0800 802 1030

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