Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort

<h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia with societal and economic burdens. While recent therapies offer disease-modifying potential, concerns remain about efficacy and safety. Glucagon-like peptide-...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Majd A AbuAlrob (23073877) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Adham Itbaisha (22392508) (author), Yahya Kayed Abujwaid (23073880) (author), Ayah Abulehia (23073883) (author), Abdallah Hussein (21696423) (author), Boulenouar Mesraoua (16936932) (author)
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Yahya Kayed Abujwaid (23073880)
Ayah Abulehia (23073883)
Abdallah Hussein (21696423)
Boulenouar Mesraoua (16936932)
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Adham Itbaisha (22392508)
Yahya Kayed Abujwaid (23073880)
Ayah Abulehia (23073883)
Abdallah Hussein (21696423)
Boulenouar Mesraoua (16936932)
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Adham Itbaisha (22392508)
Yahya Kayed Abujwaid (23073880)
Ayah Abulehia (23073883)
Abdallah Hussein (21696423)
Boulenouar Mesraoua (16936932)
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Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Neurosciences
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Alzheimer's disease
diabetes
glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists
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description <h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia with societal and economic burdens. While recent therapies offer disease-modifying potential, concerns remain about efficacy and safety. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), used in type 2 diabetes, show neuroprotective effects via reduced neuroinflammation and amyloid burden.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To evaluate whether GLP-1RA use is associated with a reduced risk of incident dementia in adults aged ≥50 years using real-world data.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX platform, analyzing records from 142 healthcare organizations. Adults aged ≥50 were included, comparing GLP-1RA users (liraglutide, semaglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, albiglutide) to non-users. Propensity-score matching balanced demographics and comorbidities. Incident dementia, defined by ICD-10 codes, was analyzed with Cox proportional-hazards models.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Matched cohorts (n = 147,505 each) had similar baseline characteristics. Dementia incidence was lower in GLP-1RA users (0.20% versus 0.44%), with a hazard ratio of 0.30 (95% CI 0.28–0.33; p < 0.001).</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">GLP-1RA use was associated with a 70% reduced dementia risk, warranting further clinical evaluation.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/25424823251388650" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/25424823251388650</a></p>
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spelling Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohortMajd A AbuAlrob (23073877)Adham Itbaisha (22392508)Yahya Kayed Abujwaid (23073880)Ayah Abulehia (23073883)Abdallah Hussein (21696423)Boulenouar Mesraoua (16936932)Biomedical and clinical sciencesMedical biochemistry and metabolomicsNeurosciencesPharmacology and pharmaceutical sciencesAlzheimer's diseasediabetesglucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists<h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia with societal and economic burdens. While recent therapies offer disease-modifying potential, concerns remain about efficacy and safety. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), used in type 2 diabetes, show neuroprotective effects via reduced neuroinflammation and amyloid burden.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To evaluate whether GLP-1RA use is associated with a reduced risk of incident dementia in adults aged ≥50 years using real-world data.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX platform, analyzing records from 142 healthcare organizations. Adults aged ≥50 were included, comparing GLP-1RA users (liraglutide, semaglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, albiglutide) to non-users. Propensity-score matching balanced demographics and comorbidities. Incident dementia, defined by ICD-10 codes, was analyzed with Cox proportional-hazards models.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Matched cohorts (n = 147,505 each) had similar baseline characteristics. Dementia incidence was lower in GLP-1RA users (0.20% versus 0.44%), with a hazard ratio of 0.30 (95% CI 0.28–0.33; p < 0.001).</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">GLP-1RA use was associated with a 70% reduced dementia risk, warranting further clinical evaluation.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/25424823251388650" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/25424823251388650</a></p>2025-10-16T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1177/25424823251388650https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Exploring_the_neuroprotective_role_of_GLP-1_agonists_against_Alzheimer_s_disease_Real-world_evidence_from_a_propensity-matched_cohort/31169407CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/311694072025-10-16T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
Majd A AbuAlrob (23073877)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Neurosciences
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Alzheimer's disease
diabetes
glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists
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title Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
title_full Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
title_fullStr Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
title_short Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
title_sort Exploring the neuroprotective role of GLP-1 agonists against Alzheimer's disease: Real-world evidence from a propensity-matched cohort
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Neurosciences
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Alzheimer's disease
diabetes
glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists