NCT02835716

Brief Summary

This Observational protocol will attempt to verify two recent and very critical concepts in ALZ Clinical Research by studying high-risk individuals who already are taking medications which may prevent the onset of ALZ.

  • It may be possible to determine the future development of ALZ in a preclinical state in a cognitively normal but high risk individual at least 18-24 months before any symptoms develop of cognitive impairment.
  • Early treatment of these cognitively normal high-risk persons with subclinical pre-ALZ can prevent of delay the occurrence and severity of ALZ. Caveats Neither this protocol nor the fMRI imaging are designed or intended to diagnose or treat ALZ, nor develop or use medications or diagnostic neuroimaging outside of already approved and accepted parameters. Persons who volunteer to be study subjects in this observational protocol will be under the care of their primary care / specialty physician, who will order tests and treatments as they see appropriate. Although there is a very large body of peer-reviewed scientific literature demonstrating that certain functional MRI patterns are associated with certain neurologic conditions, the utilization of fMRI for the evaluation of neurologic disorders is still considered an emerging science and therefore in the investigational stage. Although this protocol will report on brain patterns of certain neurologic conditions such as cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, based on patterns published in peer-reviewed journals, such findings are not considered stand alone or diagnostic per se and should always be considered by the PMD in conjunction with the patient's clinical condition. These data should only be used as additional information to add to the PMD's diagnostic impression.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2016

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 10, 2016

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2016

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2016

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2019

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

September 13, 2016

Status Verified

September 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

July 10, 2016

Last Update Submit

September 10, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

Phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitorustekinumabsecukinumabP40 subunitInterleukin IL-12Interleukin IL-23Apoprotein e4Interleukin IL-17A

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants who Develop Cognitive Decline

    Cognitive decline is defined as a reduction from baseline performance within each individual of at least one standard deviation (SD) on at least one of the three principal outcome indices (DRS-2, RAVLT Sum of Trials 1-5 \[T1- 5\], RAVLT Delayed Recall \[DR\]).

    18-24 month

Interventions

DALIRESP is used in adults with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to decrease the number of flare-ups or the worsening of COPD symptoms (exacerbations

Also known as: Daliresp
ustekinumabBIOLOGICAL

STELARA is approved to treat adults 18 years and older with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis that involves large areas or many areas of their body

Also known as: Stelara

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adults at high risk of developing ALZ within 18-48 months but are currently cognitively normal for their age sex matching group. Risk factors include parents with a history of ALZ, and/or positive APOE4 alleles.

You may qualify if:

  • to 75 years old,
  • Normal baseline cognitive function by standard psychometric testing.
  • Able to privately fund psychometric and neuroimaging studies if not covered by their insurance,
  • Able to give written Informed Consent,
  • Ascent for collaboration by their primary care or specialty physician,
  • Currently taking (\<1 month) or planning to take (within the next 3 months) medications which are identified in the study group of interest, prescribed by and under the care of a PMD or specialty physician.

You may not qualify if:

  • Inability to undergo MR Imaging : Claustrophobia, certain metal implants,

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Millennium Magnetic Technologies, LLC

Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States

RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Interventions

RoflumilastUstekinumab

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DementiaBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesTauopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Antibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmunoproteinsBlood ProteinsProteinsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsSerum GlobulinsGlobulins

Study Officials

  • Donald H Marks, MD PhD

    MMT

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Donald H Marks, MD PhD

CONTACT

Steve Levy, MD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
5 Years
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 10, 2016

First Posted

July 18, 2016

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion

September 1, 2019

Study Completion

September 1, 2020

Last Updated

September 13, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Locations