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Health Evaluation in African Americans Using RAS Therapy
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Telmisartan 20mg, Telmisartan 40mg, and 1 other intervention for Alzheimer's Disease. Completed, enrolled 61 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if telmisartan, an FDA approved blood pressure medication, may also have beneficial effects on Alzheimer's disease prevention in African Americans, who are at high risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will be given 20 mg of telmisartan to be taken orally once a day before bedtime, for a duration of 8 months.
Participants will be given 40 mg of telmisartan to be taken orally once a day before bedtime, for a duration of 8 months.
Participants will be given placebo to be taken orally once a day before bedtime, for a duration of 8 months.