NeuroEPO Clinical Trial & Current Availability
June 26, 2026
March 16, I wrote an article about NeuroEPO (also known as NeuralCIM), an Alzheimer’s treatment developed in Cuba.
There is a lot of interest in NeuroEPO due its successful clinical trials in Cuba. For a variety of regulatory and political reasons, the developers of the drug partnered with the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan for a clinical trial to test if NeuroEPO improves or maintains cognition in adults with mild to moderate AD.
Several people have contacted me requesting information about both the clinical trial and obtaining the drug in Cuba. I have finally connected with the correct people.
The Canadian clinical trial for NeuroEPO is an active Phase 2 study targeting mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease. It is being sponsored and conducted by the University of Saskatchewan under the leadership of medical professors Dr. Ron Geyer and Dr. Andrew Kirk.
Trial Design & Novel Delivery
Objectives: The study aims to validate earlier Cuban trial results in a Western regulatory environment, specifically testing whether NeuroEPO can maintain or improve cognition while verifying its safety profile.
Nose-to-Brain Delivery: Unlike standard injections, the trial utilizes a specialized, needle-free delivery system (a cannula attached to a syringe or specialized device). This targets the upper nasal region, allowing the drug to bypass the liver and travel directly to the brain within minutes to minimize systemic side effects.
Duration: Participants are randomized to receive either NeuroEPO or a placebo intranasally three times a week for a full year (52 weeks).
Advanced Monitoring: The trial incorporates highly advanced biomarkers not extensively used in previous phases, including MRI brain-volume measurements and tracking biological markers like beta-amyloid, phospho-tau, and APOE genes.
Core Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Canadian trial, patients must meet strict inclusion and exclusion metrics:
Age: Participants must be 50 years of age or older (though some trial portals list a broader 18+ baseline, the strict protocol targets the standard Alzheimer’s demographic).
Cognitive Status: A diagnosed mild-to-moderate clinical stage of Alzheimer’s, supported by specific cognitive test baselines (such as a Mini-Mental State Examination score between 14 and 26).
Medication Restrictions: Participants must not be taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or certain psychoactive medications. If a patient is taking standard Alzheimer’s medications like Memantine or AChE inhibitors, their dose must be entirely stable for at least 12 weeks before screening.
Support System: The patient must have permeable nasal airways and a dedicated caregiver willing and physically/mentally able to assist with the treatment and 14 distinct clinic visits over the year.
If you want to travel to Cuba:
NeuroEPO is officially approved for use by Cuba’s Ministry of Health; therefore, the drug is legally available there. United States citizens can travel to Havana to receive the treatment at specialized medical tourism facilities like La Pradera International Health Center.
United States citizens can travel to Cuba under the authorized specialized medical care travel category. Several airlines, including American and Delta, offer direct flights to Havana from Miami and Tampa. La Pradera International Health Center can assist with ground transportation from and back to the airport.
Upon arrival at La Pradera International Health Center, you will undergo an evaluation, and if you qualify, you are prescribed the drug and taught how to administer the intranasal doses. I believe the health center will sell you the drug. (I have requested prices from La Pradera but they have not responded. I will publish the prices as soon as I receive them.)
It may be possible to make the trip without an overnight stay. American Airlines has a flight departing Miami at 7:03 am. It arrives in Havana at 8:20 am. There is a return flight departing Havana at 6:25 pm. You arrive in Miami at 7:45 pm. This should give you enough time to have an evaluation at the health center, purchase your medication, eat dinner at Los Mercaderes, and make your flight to Miami.
My sources cautioned that the feeling in Cuba is that Trump could order military action at any moment. You have been warned!
I hope this information helps.