Alzheimer's Disease
Conditions
Keywords
MT-4666, α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive function, Dementia, Central Nervous System Agents
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 2 fixed dose of MT-4666 administered once daily for 52 weeks with or without receiving a concomitant acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs), in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Probable Alzheimer's disease consistent with the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association Criteria for Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (McKhann et al. 2011). * MMSE score of ≥ 14 and ≤ 24 at the screening and ≥ 12 and ≤ 26 at the baseline. * Modified Hachinski Ischemic Score (mHIS) ≤ 4 at the screening * Appropriate caregiver available * Subject living at home or in facilities who do not require continuous (24-hour) nursing care.
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of any other disease which may cause dementia * Diagnosis of major depressive disorder as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) within last five years * History of or current diagnosis of any psychosis * History of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within six months before screening * History of cerebrovascular disorder within 18 months before screening * complication of hepatic disorder or renal dysfunction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety of 2 fixed doses of EVP-6124 in subjects with Alzheimer's disease. Criteria for evaluation include: adverse events, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs, body weight, 12-lead ECG, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) | Up to week 56 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) | baseline to Week 52 |
| Change in Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) total score | baseline to Week 52 |
Countries
Japan