NCT03581929

Brief Summary

This is a single-center, randomized, double-blinded placebo for the first 6 months of treatment in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Open-label treatment, with all subjects receiving active treatment, for the next 6 months of study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 20, 2017

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 15, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 10, 2018

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 19, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 19, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

July 29, 2020

Status Verified

July 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

May 15, 2018

Last Update Submit

July 28, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Mild Cognitive ImpairmentDementiaMemormaxFood SupplementMicrobiota

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Memormax efficacy on global cognitive performance (FCRST).

    Effect of Memormax on global cognitive performance in patients with mild Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) after a 6 months treatment and compared to placebo (T0-T6), measured by the FREE AND CUED SELECTIVE REMINDING TEST (FCRST)

    Day 0-180

  • Memormax efficacy on global cognitive performance (ACE-R).

    Effect of Memormax on global cognitive performance in patients with mild Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) after a 6 months treatment and compared to placebo (T0-T6), measured by the ADDENBROOKE'S COGNITIVE EXAMINATION (ACE-R) tests.

    Day 0-180

  • Effect of Memormax on global cognitive performance across the entire population (FCRST)

    To evaluate the effect of Memormax on global cognitive performance across the entire population studied in a 6-month open-label extension phase (T6-T12), measured by the FCSRT

    Day 181-360

  • Effect of Memormax on global cognitive performance across the entire population (ACE-R)

    To evaluate the effect of Memormax on global cognitive performance across the entire population studied in a 6-month open-label extension phase (T6-T12), measured by the ACE-R

    Day 181-360

Secondary Outcomes (24)

  • variations of the main parameters of cognitive performance (MMSE)

    Day 0-180-360

  • variations of the main parameters of cognitive performance (Digit Span)

    Day 0-180-360

  • variations of the main parameters of cognitive performance (Trail Making)

    Day 0-180-360

  • variations of the main parameters of cognitive performance (Babcock)

    Day 0-180-360

  • variations of the main parameters of cognitive performance (Rey Test)

    Day 0-180-360

  • +19 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Memormax

EXPERIMENTAL

2 vials / day of Memormax from Day 0 to Day 180. At the end of the blinded phase (Day 0-180), all patients will receive 2 vials / day of Memormax from Day 181 to Day 360.

Dietary Supplement: Memormax

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

2 vials / day of Placebo from Day 0 to Day 180. At the end of the blinded phase (Day 0-180), all patients will receive 2 vials / day of Memormax from Day 181 to Day 360.

Other: Placebo

Interventions

MemormaxDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Memormax is a food supplement indicated to support cognitive functions thanks to the Melissa officinalis; it also contains lyophilized Royal Jelly, Blueberry extract and Blueberry juice.

Memormax
PlaceboOTHER

Placebo comparator

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects with mild cognitive impairment, according to operational criteria for defining Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) (Albert et al, 2011): change in cognitive status, mild deficit in one or more cognitive domains, normal ability to perform activities in daily life or slight deficits not related to cognitive reasons, absence of dementia;
  • MMSE≥24
  • Good level of functional autonomy: ADL ≥ 5 / 6, IADL ≥ 4 / 8 for male subjects, ≥ 6/8 for female subjects, SPPB with score ≥ 9; Walk speed test in 6 meters ≥ 1 m / s;
  • Written informed consent of the patient.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with malignant neoplasia in progress or diagnosed within 5 years;
  • Subjects with active infections or autoimmune pathogenesis diseases (eg sclerosis, Chron, polymyalgia);
  • Subjects diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease in pharmacological treatment (eg Parkinson's disease)
  • Subjects with psychiatric conditions (eg psychosis, depression, schizophrenia)
  • Subjects in pharmacological treatment for urinary incontinence
  • Subjects with involuntary weight loss\> 5 kg in the last twelve months;
  • Subjects with chronic renal failure ≥ stage III K-DOQI;
  • Subjects with clinically significant liver disease (AST / SGOT, ALT / SGPT\> 2 upper limits)
  • Subjects with severe hearing, vision, speech or walking disabilities;
  • Geriatric Depression Scale (Geriatric Depression Scale)\> 4 out of 15 items;
  • Consumption in the two months prior to the baseline assessment of supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids or foods containing fish oil, foods for special medical purposes (AFMS);
  • Use in the month prior to baseline assessment of: atropine, scopolamine, tolterodine, iosciamin, biperidene, benzotropin, oxybutynin, antipsychotics, vitamins B, C and / or\> at 200% of the suggested daily dose, highly energetic nutritional supplements and / or proteins, other products under experimentation;
  • Alcohol abuse.
  • Use of antibiotics in the two months preceding the baseline assessment;
  • Regular use of probiotics, fiber supplements or laxative

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

S.C. di Geriatria Ospedale S. Maria della Misericordia

Perugia, 06156, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive DysfunctionDementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition DisordersNeurocognitive DisordersMental DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Masking Details
Double Blind from Day 0 to Day 180. Open Label from Day 181 to Day 360.
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 15, 2018

First Posted

July 10, 2018

Study Start

November 20, 2017

Primary Completion

December 19, 2019

Study Completion

December 19, 2019

Last Updated

July 29, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations