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Dexmedetomidine

Phase 1

Alzheimer Disease | Small molecule | Neurology |Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 25, 2026

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Trial Design

Double-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment31

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Dexmedetomidine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT07432997Pharmacological Enhancement of Glymphatic Function in HumansAlzheimer Disease
COMPLETED31 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Pharmacological Enhancement of Glymphatic Function in Humans
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean change from baseline in plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio following dexmedetomidine treatment
Pre/post 4-hour sleep period

Measured with mass spectrometry

Mean change from baseline in plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio following dexmedetomidine and midodrine treatment
Pre/post 4-hour sleep period

Measured with mass spectrometry

Mean change from baseline in plasma %p-tau217 following dexmedetomidine treatment
Pre/post 4-hour sleep period

Measured with mass spectroscopy

Mean change from baseline in plasma %p-tau217 following dexmedetomidine and midodrine treatment
Pre/post 4-hour sleep period

Measured with mass spectroscopy

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dexmedetomidine Cross-Over PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Dexmedetomidine Cross-Over TreatmentACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Dexmedetomidine & Midodrine Cross-Over TreatmentACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Dexmedetomidine & Midodrine Cross-Over PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DexmedetomidineDRUGTreatment
Dexmedetomidine and MidodrineDRUGTreatment
PlaceboOTHERPlacebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range55 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: Potential participants must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: 1. In the opinion of the Principal Investigator, participants must be fluent in English and be able to understand the informed consent form approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Dexmedetomidine

What is Dexmedetomidine used for in Alzheimer Disease?

Dexmedetomidine is an investigational small molecule being studied for Alzheimer Disease. It is being evaluated for its potential to enhance glymphatic function, which may help clear waste products from the brain. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved for any use.

Who is developing Dexmedetomidine?

Dexmedetomidine is being developed by Cognition Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker CGTX. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the treatment of Alzheimer Disease.

What phase is Dexmedetomidine in?

Dexmedetomidine is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 1 trial has been completed, and the drug is still in the early stages of clinical testing for Alzheimer Disease.

What clinical trials is Dexmedetomidine in?

Dexmedetomidine has one completed Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07432997, titled "Pharmacological Enhancement of Glymphatic Function in Humans." The trial enrolled 31 participants, including healthy volunteers, and was conducted in the United States. It was a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

How does Dexmedetomidine work?

Dexmedetomidine is being studied for its potential to enhance glymphatic function in the brain. The glymphatic system is a waste clearance pathway that removes toxic proteins, which may be relevant to Alzheimer Disease. The drug is thought to improve this clearance process, though its exact mechanism is still under investigation.

Is Dexmedetomidine the same as Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride?

Dexmedetomidine is the drug name used in clinical development. The drug may also be referred to by its chemical salt form, dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, which is a common formulation for small molecule drugs. However, the clinical trial data for this asset uses the name Dexmedetomidine.