Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study
A clinical trial has been launched in the UK which scientists hope could cut years from the search for new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
It will test multiple drugs simultaneously, starting with two repurposed medicines already used to treat type 2 diabetes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The study will examine whether the drugs can lessen symptoms such as memory and thinking problems, and help people maintain their quality of life.
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