Clinical Trials

The amyloid-beta peptide has been evaluated across numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 investigations. These studies primarily focus on neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, post-stroke dementia, vascular mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease, and Down syndrome, as well as systemic conditions like transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis. Research initiatives sponsored by commercial organizations such as AstraZeneca and Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, alongside academic institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, demonstrate diverse recruitment statuses ranging from completed to active and recruiting. Prominent diagnostic investigations, such as NCT00692705 and NCT00857532, have utilized positron emission tomography imaging ligands to assess beta-amyloid protein deposition and cognitive dysfunction in patients.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05806697 RECRUITING
Alzheimer Disease; Memory Complaint; Memory Disorders
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
2023-04-14
NCT06470061 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Alzheimer Disease; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Decline
Zaparackas and Knepper LTD
2024-07 PHASE2
NCT06661564 RECRUITING
Alzheimer Disease
University Hospital, Tours
2025-07-09
NCT05361382 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Alzheimer Disease
Tharick Pascoal
2022-03-02 PHASE1
NCT07343999 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis
Universidad de Burgos
2026-06
NCT05642429 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Alzheimer Disease
Institute for Molecular Medicine
2023-02-27 PHASE1
NCT06194955 COMPLETED
Incretin Effect
University of Copenhagen
2023-01-04
NCT06604390 COMPLETED
Elderly Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older; Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Rahmi Novita Yusuf
2024-02-01
NCT05164536 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease
Invicro
2021-08-27 PHASE1
NCT03902548 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease
Five Eleven Pharma, Inc.
2018-02-21 PHASE1
NCT03290326 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease
Massachusetts General Hospital
2017-11-27
NCT02395978 COMPLETED
Major Depressive Disorder
BioLite, Inc.
2015-04-10 PHASE2
NCT04792762 COMPLETED
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
2018-06-12
NCT02747472 COMPLETED
Glucose Metabolism
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
2016-04
NCT04588649 COMPLETED
Post-stroke Dementia; Vascular Mild Cognitive Impairment
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2016-01-04 PHASE2
NCT01127633 TERMINATED
Alzheimer's Disease
Eli Lilly and Company
2010-12 PHASE3
NCT00671060 COMPLETED
Intrauterine Fetal Demise
Gynuity Health Projects
2008-10 PHASE3
NCT00857532 COMPLETED
Parkinson's Disease
Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
2009-01 PHASE2
NCT01020838 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease
Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.
2009-11 PHASE3
NCT00928304 COMPLETED
Down Syndrome; Amyloid Beta-protein
Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.
2009-06 PHASE2
NCT00750282 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease; Amyloid Beta-Protein
Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.
2008-08 PHASE2
NCT00692705 COMPLETED
Alzheimer´s Disease
AstraZeneca
2008-01 PHASE1
NCT00968097 TERMINATED
Alzheimer's Disease
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
2008-04 PHASE1
NCT00556660 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
2007-09 PHASE1
NCT00287248 COMPLETED
Alzheimer Disease
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
2006-02 PHASE1
NCT00320658 COMPLETED
Malaria
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2006-03 PHASE1
NCT00340431 COMPLETED
Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria; Vaccines
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2004-06-09 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-07)

Check the β-Amyloid (1-42), human product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Human β-amyloid (1-42) self-aggregates into soluble neurotoxic oligomers and insoluble fibrillar plaques that disrupt cellular homeostasis, impair mitochondrial function, and induce neuronal cell death via oxidative stress, dysregulated calcium signaling, and neuroinflammation. This pathological cascade leads to progressive synaptic dysfunction and neurodegeneration, directly driving cognitive decline in clinical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular mild cognitive impairment.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.