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MINDSET 2 - A Study to Evaluate KarXT + KarX-EC for Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease

Austin Health

The trial is testing if the medications KarXT + KarX-EC can improve cognition and global functioning in people with mild to Alzheimer's Disease compared to placebo.

This study has been approved by the St Vincent's Health Human Research Ethics Committee (ERM: 120813, SAGE: 2025/PID00272).

Participation

People who meet the following criteria may be eligible to participate; 

  • Aged 60 - 85 years
  • Have a diagnosis of mild or moderate Alzheimer's dementia
  • have a study partner able to attend each appointment
  • have no other neurological condition

The medication being tested is an oral tablet. The trial goes for 24 weeks and then there is an optional Open Label Extension (where everyone gets the medication - no placebo) for 24 weeks. Participants will have an MRI, blood tests, and cognitive testing as part of the trial. 


Participant duration

24 weeks


Available to people living in

VIC


Study begins

Thursday, 19 February 2026


Study ends

Saturday, 19 December 2026

Contact

To find out more about this study, contact:

Laura Margison

Austin Health

mcru.recruitment@austin.org.au

0403 110 157

Austin Repatriation Hospital 300 Waterdale road, Ivanhoe, 3079 , VIC

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Last updated
7 April 2026