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Vaccine

ACI-24.060 for Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Michael Rafii, MD
Research Sponsored by AC Immune SA
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Study Part 2: Male or female subjects with DS with a cytogenetic diagnosis being either trisomy 21 or complete unbalanced translocation of the chromosome 21
Study Part 1: Diagnosis of prodromal AD: MCI due to AD according to NIA-AA criteria
Must not have
Ongoing treatment with specific medications
Previous treatment with specific immunotherapies against AD
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from baseline to w48 (study part 1) and to w100 (study part 2)

Summary

This trial will test the safety and effectiveness of a drug called ACI-24.060 in people with early Alzheimer's disease and in adults with Down syndrome who do not have dementia.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 50-75 with early-stage Alzheimer's (prodromal AD) and a specific type of dementia score, or non-demented adults aged 35-50 with Down syndrome. Participants must have evidence of amyloid brain plaques and can be on stable Alzheimer's medications.
What is being tested?
The study tests various doses of ACI-24.060 against a placebo to evaluate its safety, how well it's tolerated, the immune response it generates, and its effects on brain plaque in those with prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease and adults with Down Syndrome.
What are the potential side effects?
While not specified here, potential side effects may include reactions at the injection site, flu-like symptoms due to immune response, headaches or dizziness. Side effects will vary based on individual tolerance.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have Down syndrome with a confirmed genetic diagnosis.
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I have been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
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I am between 50 and 85 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently taking certain medications.
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I have been treated with immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease.
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I have had an inflammatory neurological disorder.
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I cannot have a lumbar puncture due to health reasons.
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I have active hepatitis B or C.
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I have seizures that are not controlled by medication.
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My hypothyroidism is treated but my medication dose isn't stable yet.
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I regularly use opioid painkillers.
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I am receiving a lumbar puncture and specific medications.
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I am currently using or have recently used drugs that affect my immune system.
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I have had meningitis or meningoencephalitis in the past.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from baseline to w48 (study part 1) and to w100 (study part 2)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from baseline to w48 (study part 1) and to w100 (study part 2) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Other study objectives
Complementarity Determining Regions
Alzheimer's Disease
Down Syndrome
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Trial Design

8Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ACI-24.060 at Dose Y (Optional)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants with Down syndrome may optionally receive a dose Y of ACI-24.060 at predefined time points over 74 weeks.
Group II: ACI-24.060 at Dose XExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants with Down syndrome receive dose X of ACI-24.060 at predefined time points over 74 weeks. Dose X will be a dose already tested in Study Part 1.
Group III: ACI-24.060 at Dose D (Optional)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Prodromal AD participants receive dose D of ACI-24.060 at predefined time points over 48 weeks. This arm is optional.
Group IV: ACI-24.060 at Dose C (Optional)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Prodromal AD participants receive dose C of ACI-24.060 at predefined time points over 48 weeks. This arm is optional.
Group V: ACI-24.060 at Dose B (Optional)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Prodromal AD participants receive dose B of ACI-24.060 at predefined time points over 48 weeks. This arm is optional.
Group VI: ACI-24.060 at Dose AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Prodromal AD participants receive dose A of ACI-24.060 at predefined time points over 48 weeks
Group VII: Placebo for Study Part 2 (Down syndrome)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Participants with Down syndrome receive placebo at predefined time points over 74 weeks
Group VIII: Placebo for Study Part 1 (Prodromal AD)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Prodromal AD participants receive placebo at predefined time points over 48 weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

AC Immune SALead Sponsor
6 Previous Clinical Trials
269 Total Patients Enrolled
Worldwide Clinical TrialsOTHER
65 Previous Clinical Trials
14,720 Total Patients Enrolled
Michael Rafii, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Southern California, Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, 9860 Mesa Rim Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
~51 spots leftby Jun 2026