Alzheimer Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Randomized, Double-Blind, Dietary Supplements
Brief summary
To explore whether dietary supplementation with a version of Anatabloc(R) exerts an effect on blood levels of amyloid beta (Aβ), or impacts global or functional measures of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in subjects with mild to moderate AD.
Interventions
Dietary supplement Anatabloc(R), as a mint-flavored lozenge, to be taken 2-3 times each day
Placebo, as a mint-flavored lozenge, to be taken 2-3 times each day
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* At least 65 years old. * Have a diagnosis of probable AD or a concurrent diagnosis of probable AD and possible or probable vascular dementia. * Score 16 or more on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). * Otherwise stable medical history and general health. * Weigh between 45 kg and 120 kg inclusive.
Exclusion criteria
* Have contra-indications, allergy, or sensitivity to the study products or their components. * Be currently taking any of the following medications: systemic (oral or injectable) glucocorticoids; interferon-alpha; anti-CD20 antibody (e.g., rituximab); or anti-CTLA-4 antibody (e.g., ipilimumab). * Be a current smoker or smokeless tobacco user.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects experiencing adverse effects when using the supplement | 3 months | Collected data on the numbers and types of adverse effects among subject individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Measured changes in blood markers of AD | 3 months | Changes in blood levels of amyloid beta (Aβ) |
| Changes in global or functional measures of AD in subjects during the course of the study | 3 months | Changes in subject's scores in global and functional measures of AD during the course of the study |
Countries
United States