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Solanezumab

Phase 3

Cognition Disorders | Small molecule | Neurology |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetAPP
Target classBinding Agent
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,169

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Solanezumab · 3 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 2
NCT02008357Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory LossCognition Disorders
COMPLETED1,169 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory Loss
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline of the Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite (PACC) Score
Baseline, Week approximately 240

PACC has 4 components: Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test (0 (worst)-96 (best recall); Delayed Paragraph Recall test (Range 0 (worst)-25 (best recall); Wechsler Adult Intelligence scale: Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST): (ranges 0 \[none\]-91 \[best performance\]) and Mini Mental State Examination (Range 0 \[worst\] - 30 \[best performance\]). Component scores are transformed using an established normalization method into z-scores. Each of 4 component change scores is divided by baseline sample standard deviation (SD) of that component. These z scores are summed to form the composite score. Thus, a change of 1 baseline standard deviation on each component would correspond to a 4-point change on the composite. A z-score of 0 is equal to the mean and implies how many SD higher or lower score as compared with baseline score, with increase signifying improvement.

Mean change from baseline up to 112 days post drug administration in plasma levels of Aβ fragment-2 in (Group 1) and (Group 3)
Baseline up to 112 days post drug administration
Adverse events
6 months

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Index (CFI)
Baseline, Week approximately 240
Change From Baseline in Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Activities Daily Living-Prevention Questionnaire (ADCS-ADL-Prevention Questionnaire) Score
Baseline, Week approximately 240
Change From Baseline in Mean Composite Standardized Uptake Value Ratio (SUVr)
Baseline, Week approximately 240
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Solanezumab/SolanezumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants received 400 milligram (mg) solanezumab followed by 800 mg solanezumab and then 1600 milligram solanezumab administered intravenously (IV) every 4 weeks (Q4W) for approximately 240 weeks in double-blind placebo-controlled period. Participants begin open label extension and received 1600 mg solanezumab Q4W for 204 weeks (from week 240 to week 444).
Placebo/SolanezumabPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received placebo administered IV Q4W for approximately 240 weeks in double-blind period. Participants begin open label extension period and received 1600 mg solanezumab Q4W for 204 weeks (from week 240 to week 444).
Group 1EXPERIMENTALOlder adults with mild Dementia Alzheimer's Type (DAT)
Group 2EXPERIMENTALOlder adult controls with possible Alzheimer's Disease Pathology
Group 3EXPERIMENTALOlder adult controls with no evidence of Alzheimer's Disease
Group 4EXPERIMENTALYounger subjects who are assumed to have no cognitive impairment
QWEXPERIMENTALIV infusion of 400mg once each week for 2 months
Q4WEXPERIMENTALIV infusion of 400mg once every four weeks for 2 months
Q8WEXPERIMENTALIV infusion of 400mg once every eight weeks for 2 months

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGAdministered IV
SolanezumabDRUGAdministered IV
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range65 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites68

Inclusion Criteria: * Has a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score at screening of 25 to 30 * Has a global Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scale score at screening of 0 * Has a Logical Memory II score at screening of 6 to 18 * Has a florbetapir positron emission tomography (PET) scan that shows ...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaJapan
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Solanezumab

What is Solanezumab used for?

Solanezumab is an investigational drug being studied for Alzheimer's disease and cognition disorders. It is a monoclonal antibody developed by Eli Lilly and Company. Clinical trials have evaluated it in patients with Alzheimer's disease and in older individuals at risk for memory loss. It is not approved and remains in clinical development.

What does Solanezumab target?

Solanezumab is a monoclonal antibody, classified as a -mab, that targets amyloid beta protein. It is designed to bind to amyloid beta, which is believed to play a role in Alzheimer's disease. The drug is being studied for its potential effects on cognition and Alzheimer's-related pathology.

Who makes Solanezumab?

Solanezumab is developed by Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LLY. Eli Lilly has sponsored clinical trials of solanezumab in patients with Alzheimer's disease and cognition disorders across multiple countries.

What phase is Solanezumab in?

Solanezumab has completed Phase 3 clinical trials. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial, NCT02008357, evaluated solanezumab in older individuals at risk for memory loss. Earlier Phase 2 trials have also been completed.

What clinical trials is Solanezumab in?

Solanezumab has been studied in three completed clinical trials. NCT02008357 was a Phase 3 trial in older individuals at risk for memory loss. NCT00749216 was a Phase 2 safety study in Japanese patients with Alzheimer's disease. NCT01148498 was a Phase 2 biomarker study in patients with and without Alzheimer's.

Is Solanezumab the same as other Alzheimer's drugs?

Solanezumab is a distinct monoclonal antibody developed by Eli Lilly. It is not the same as other Alzheimer's drugs, as it specifically targets amyloid beta. Its mechanism and clinical development are unique, and it has been studied in trials for Alzheimer's disease and cognition disorders.