The process of finding new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease is one of trial and error — and every “failed” trial generates invaluable new data to help researchers and drug developers understand what works, what doesn’t, and why. On Wednesday, January 24th, at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET, drug trial participant Bill Sasse was a participant in Eli Lilly’s clinical trial of experimental monoclonal antibody drug solanezumab. In March of 2023, solanezumab ultimately failed to hit its benchmarks in slowing cognitive decline and the trial was discontinued.
Sasse, whose father died of Alzheimer’s, had the unique experience of participating in a clinical trial for a MAB drug without having any symptoms of cognitive decline. An army veteran, retired business owner, grandparent, and a native of Columbus, Indiana, he joined the trial after being inspired by a documentary about Glen Campbell promoting the trial, asking himself, “Why not, me?”
With his wife as his trial partner, he participated in the solanezumab trial for eight years before it was announced that the clinical trial had failed. He has participated in panels with Eli Lilly on his experience with the trial.
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39 people are attending Bill Sasse: An Insider’s Account of the Alzheimer’s Solanezumab Drug Trial
I am interested in this medical trial. I am 72 yrs old. Healthy..
My mother had Dementia. I worked in Homehealth Care for a number of years. I have seen families distroyed with this disease. I test anything to help with getting a drug approved
Linda, thanks for reading, for sharing this, and especially, thank you for your work toward a better future for families navigating Alzheimer’s!
My wife has Alzheimer’s for over 3 years. She is 74. This is the hardest job I have ever had being a caregiver. I tell people we have great days, and some days aren’t so great. I look forward everyday hoping a breakthrough will help the millions of people suffering with this terrible disease, and to the caregivers working 24/7. Thank you, Paul.
Paul, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. We’ll continue to post new resources for caregivers here: https://www.beingpatient.com/tag/caregiving Glad to have you as part of this community!