- ARIA (amyloid-related imaging abnormalities) were more frequent in donanemab-treated patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease compared to placebo.
- ARIA is an adverse event associated with donanemab treatment, requiring safety monitoring.
- Six independent baseline risk factors for ARIA-E were identified.
- Early MRI scans were emphasized to monitor and enhance safety.
- A 4-week MRI scan was added to the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 protocol, reducing the risk of symptomatic ARIA-E by 36.3%.
- Serious ARIA-E was reported in 1.5% of donanemab-treated participants.
Source: JAMA Neurology