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Biogen (BIIB) expects to begin a large clinical trial next May to confirm the benefits of its Alzheimer’s treatment, pending clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, STAT writes. The trial, which was a condition of agency approval, could answer some outstanding questions that have kept many neurologists from prescribing the drug, but it will be years before the company has data to show. The study will enroll more than 1,300 patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s from the U.S. and internationally, comparing Aduhelm to placebo over the course of 18 months. Other details about the trial design, including endpoints, are not being disclosed at this time. Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free! GET STARTED STAT+ is STAT’s premium subscription service for in-depth biotech, pharma, policy, and life science coverage and analysis. Our award-winning team covers news on Wall Street, policy developments in Washington, early science breakthroughs and clinical trial results, and health care disruption in Silicon Valley and beyond. What’s included? Daily reporting and analysis The most comprehensive industry coverage from a powerhouse team of reporters Subscriber-only newsletters Daily newsletters to brief you on the most important industry news of the day STAT+ Conversations Weekly opportunities to engage with our reporters and leading industry experts in live video conversations Exclusive industry events Premium access to subscriber-only networking events around the country The best reporters in the industry The most trusted and well-connected newsroom in the health care industry And much more Exclusive interviews with industry leaders, profiles, and premium tools, like our CRISPR Trackr. This name will appear with your comment
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