NCT01669876

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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
85

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2 alzheimer-disease

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2012

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2012

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 17, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 21, 2012

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2014

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

April 30, 2015

Status Verified

April 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

August 17, 2012

Last Update Submit

April 28, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

RandomizedDouble-BlindDietary Supplements

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of subjects experiencing adverse effects when using the supplement

    Collected data on the numbers and types of adverse effects among subject individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Measured changes in blood markers of AD

    3 months

  • Changes in global or functional measures of AD in subjects during the course of the study

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

Dietary Supplement: Anatabloc(R)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Study product, as mint-flavored lozenge (3 mg anatabine per lozenge) to be taken 2-3 times each day

Dietary Supplement: Anatabloc(R)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo, as mint-flavored lozenge, to be taken 2-3 times each day

Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Interventions

Anatabloc(R)DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Dietary supplement Anatabloc(R), as a mint-flavored lozenge, to be taken 2-3 times each day

Dietary Supplement: Anatabloc(R)
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo, as a mint-flavored lozenge, to be taken 2-3 times each day

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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.

You may not qualify if:

  • 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.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Roskamp Institute

Sarasota, Florida, 34243, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DementiaBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesTauopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • A Keegan, MD

    Roskamp Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 17, 2012

First Posted

August 21, 2012

Study Start

August 1, 2012

Primary Completion

December 1, 2014

Study Completion

February 1, 2015

Last Updated

April 30, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-04

Locations