Failure Of Roche’s Nine-Year Alzheimer’s Prevention Study Disappointing, But No Surprise

Crenezumab Fails Again

The ambitious prevention study in people with a nearly 100% chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease has failed, and attention will now switch to trial readouts for the next generation of beta-amyloid targeting candidates.

Antioquia, Colombia
The nine year study was carried out in the Antioquia region of Colombia, where a genetic mutation makes some people almost certain to develop Alzheimer’s disease.. • Source: Shutterstock

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