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A study to assess the memory enhancing ability of pioglitazone

Efficacy and safety of pioglitazone in improving cognitive function among patients with impaired cognition as an add on therapy- a double blind randomized controlled study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/09/074281
Enrollment
330
Registered
2024-09-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F028- Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Pioglitazone: 15mg Once daily for 6 months Control Intervention1: Placebo: Placebo once daily for 6 months

Sponsors

None
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with cognitive impairment (MoCA scale below 26) Individuals willing to participate in the study Patients on standard therapy managing their neurological conditions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients on insulin medication Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP above150/90 mm/Hg) Patients with bladder cancer, kidney, liver and heart complications Osteoporosis patients or those at high risk of fractures • Contraindicated medication usage • The participant has a known history of hypersensitivity to pioglitazone • Has a history or current diagnosis of macular edema or macular degeneration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcome measures will be changes in MoCA Score and amyloid beta 42 40 ratio before and after the treatment.Timepoint: Time points will be the 2nd month, 4th month, 6th month and at 12th month

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary outcome will be change in EEG-P300 wave, assessment of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), quality of life and medication adherence after every 2 monthsTimepoint: Time points will be the 2nd month, 4th month, 6th month and at 12th month

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr S Robert Wilson

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur

mgr@srmist.edu.in7598464723

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026