NCT00355550

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether tricaprilin, a compound that increases energy availability in the brain, improves memory in older adults with "normal" loss of memory abilities since early adult life.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
156

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2006

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

6 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2006

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 20, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 24, 2006

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

September 18, 2020

Status Verified

September 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

July 20, 2006

Last Update Submit

September 16, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Mild Cognitive ImpairmentCognition disordersnutritional supplementdietary supplement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Changes in Psychologix and Cogscreen Test Batteries, RAVLT (Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test)

    90 days

  • Number of subjects with treatment related adverse events

    AE incidence rate per treatment group

    90 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Self-reported memory improvement

    90 days

Study Arms (2)

AC-1202

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Tricaprilin formulation, once daily. Administered orally

Drug: Tricaprilin

Matching Placebo to AC-1202

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo formulation, once daily. Administered orally

Other: Placebo

Interventions

Powder formulation will be mixed in a liquid (approximately 8 oz).

Also known as: AC-1202
AC-1202
PlaceboOTHER

Powder formulation will be mixed in a liquid (approximately 8 oz).

Also known as: Matching placebo to AC-1202
Matching Placebo to AC-1202

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Complaints that memory has declined since young adult life
  • Scores on standardized tests that are at least one standard deviation below the mean score of young adults

You may not qualify if:

  • Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
  • Drugs that impair cognition
  • Psychiatric conditions that may impair cognition (e.g.,depression etc.)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (6)

Meridien Research

Brooksville, Florida, 34613, United States

Location

University Clinical Research-DeLand

DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States

Location

Anchor Research Center

Naples, Florida, 34102, United States

Location

Renstar Medical Research

Ocala, Florida, 34471, United States

Location

University Clinical Research Center

Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, United States

Location

Meridien Research

St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Reger MA, Henderson ST, Hale C, Cholerton B, Baker LD, Watson GS, Hyde K, Chapman D, Craft S. Effects of beta-hydroxybutyrate on cognition in memory-impaired adults. Neurobiol Aging. 2004 Mar;25(3):311-4. doi: 10.1016/S0197-4580(03)00087-3.

    PMID: 15123336BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive DysfunctionCognition Disorders

Interventions

tricaprylinAC-1202

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Samuel Henderson, PhD

    Cerecin

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Thomas H. Crook III, PhD

    Psychologix, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Thomas Hochadel, Pharm.D.

    Advanced Research Corporation

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2006

First Posted

July 24, 2006

Study Start

July 1, 2006

Primary Completion

June 1, 2007

Study Completion

June 1, 2007

Last Updated

September 18, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-09

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