Low-Dose Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy With HeLaXON 1X in Mild Alzheimer's Dementia
Official title: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized, Subject-Assessor Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Exploratory Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Pre- and Post-Treatment Changes of HeLaXON, a Low-Dose Radiation Therapy Device, in Patients With Mild AD Dementia
Run by ReadyCure Inc. · NCT07863011 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether a low-dose brain radiation treatment using HeLaXON helps people with mild Alzheimer's dementia improve or stabilize thinking and daily function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ReadyCure Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 26, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07863011 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 60–85 with mild Alzheimer's dementia, confirmed amyloid positivity, stable cholinesterase inhibitor therapy if applicable, and a reliable caregiver.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with more advanced dementia, unstable comorbidities, or those not demonstrating amyloid positivity may be less likely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, sham-controlled study enrolling 30 participants with mild Alzheimer's disease dementia. Participants are assigned to receive either low-dose whole-brain radiation with HeLaXON 1X or a sham procedure, twice weekly for three weeks. The trial uses a double-blind design for participants and outcome assessors, with follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 months to measure cognition, daily living activities, dementia severity, and brain amyloid burden. Biomarkers in blood, including Aβ42/40, p-tau217, and Aβ oligomers, are explored at baseline and 12 months to understand biological changes. Safety monitoring includes adverse events, vital signs, imaging, labs, and neurological exams throughout the study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a new treatment option that slows progression or improves symptoms in mild Alzheimer's dementia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous exploratory radiation approaches in neurodegenerative conditions have yielded mixed results; this study tests a novel, low-dose, sham-controlled approach in mild Alzheimer's.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female participants aged 60 to 85 years, inclusive. 2. Mild dementia (Stage 4) according to the NIA-AA (New Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer's Disease) criteria. 3. At screening, participants must meet all of the following criteria: * K-MMSE-2 score of 20 to 26, inclusive. * CDR Global Score of 1, or CDR Global Score of 0.5 or 1 with a CDR-SB score of 4.5 to 9.0, inclusive. * Memory Box Score of at least 0.5. 4. If receiving a cholinesterase inhibitor (donepezil, galantamine, or rivastigmine) for symptomatic treatment, the participant must have been maintained on a stable dose for at least 12 weeks before the screening visit. 5. Positive cerebral amyloid accumulation confirmed by amyloid PET. 6. Able to undergo the cognitive assessments and imaging examinations required by the study. 7. Has a caregiver who can provide information regarding the participant's overall condition and changes in cognitive and functional status. 8. Written informed consent for study participation must be obtained from a legally authorized representative. If, based on the investigator's assessment of decision-making capacity, the participant is considered able to understand the purpose and procedures of the study and voluntarily express his or her wishes, written informed consent will also be obtained from the participant. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. History of prior radiation therapy to the brain. 2. History of seizure within 10 years before the screening date. 4. Presence of a scalp skin disorder. 5. History of hypersensitivity to Vizamyl™ (flutemetamol F 18 injection) or any of its major excipients, including polysorbate 80. Contraindication to MRI, including but not limited to a pacemaker, metallic implant, or severe claustrophobia that prevents MRI examination. 6\. Diagnosis of a malignant tumor within 5 years before the screening visit or currently receiving treatment for a malignancy. 7\. Pregnant or breastfeeding. 8. Previous treatment with an anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody without an interval of at least 5 half-lives before the screening visit. 9\. Cognitive impairment attributable to a condition other than Alzheimer's disease, including drug-related causes or other neurological or neurodegenerative conditions such as substance abuse, vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or traumatic brain injury. 10\. Clinically significant unstable psychiatric disorder, including uncontrolled depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, diagnosed within 6 months before screening. 11\. Any of the following findings on brain MRI: * Acute or subacute hemorrhage. * Prior macrohemorrhage greater than 1 cm in diameter on T2-weighted imaging, or prior subarachnoid hemorrhage, unless it can be documented that the finding is not due to an underlying structural or vascular abnormality and does not suggest a risk of recurrent hemorrhage. * More than 4 microhemorrhages. * Cortical infarct greater than 1.5 cm in diameter, irrespective of anatomical location. * More than 1 lacunar infarct greater than 1.5 cm in diameter. * Superficial siderosis. * Diffuse white matter disease defined as a score of 3 on the age-related white matter changes scale. * Any MRI finding that, in the opinion of the investigator, may contribute to the participant's dementia, pose a risk to the participant, or prevent satisfactory MRI assessment for safety monitoring. 12\. Participation in another interventional clinical trial at screening with receipt of an investigational drug or application of an investigational medical device. 13\. Any other clinically significant finding that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for study participation. 14\. Unwilling or unable to use at least one medically acceptable method of contraception throughout the study.
Where it's running
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Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: SangHui BANG, Bachelor's degree
- Email: shbang2364@ready-cure.com
- Phone: +82-2-959-2021
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.