Alzheimer Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Alzheimer's Disease, Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Outpatients
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 3 doses of lecozotan in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Interventions
one of 3 doses of lecozotan sr dose for 6 months as an extension to a 6 month study with patients required to be on a cholinesterase inhibitor 2, 5, or 10 mg of lecozotan sr
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease * Current use of cholinesterase inhibitor * Able to give signed and dated informed consent and lives with appropriate caregiver at home or in community dwelling with caregiver accompanying patient to all visits and visiting patient at least daily for duration of the study
Exclusion criteria
* Significant neurological disease other than AD * Diagnosis of major depression * History of stroke or other heart disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All events and physical and neurological function and score change from baseline to 24 weeks in ratings for cognitive and global function scales | 6 mo extension study: week 24 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score change from baseline to 24 weeks on functional and behavioral scales | week 24 |
Countries
Argentina, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States