· Growth in Scale: 138 Drugs in 182 Trials
As of January 2025, the AD therapeutic landscape shows robust expansion, with 138 drug candidates in 182 clinical trials—a marked increase from 2024 levels. The pipeline breakdown reveals:
- Phase III: 48 trials
- Phase II: 86 trials
- Phase I: 48 trials (85% YOY growth, , signaling intensified early-stage innovation)
Disease-targeted therapies remain dominant at 74%, while novel MOA exploration accelerates, particularly in Phase I.
· Diverse Targets: Aβ and Tau No Longer Dominating
While Aβ and Tau are the primary focal points, new pathways are gaining traction. Other diverse targets include neurotransmitter receptors (22%), neuroinflammation/immune responses (17%), synaptic plasticity (6%), and energy metabolism (6%). Emerging areas like gut-brain axis and epigenetic regulation are also becoming key research focuses.
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