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A Study to Evaluate The Effects Of a Multivitamin/Mineral With Ginko In Subjects With Age Associated Memory Impairment

Primary Purpose

Age-Related Memory Disorders

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United Kingdom
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Multivitamin/Multimineral/Ginkgo (BAY 81-2775)
Placebo
Sponsored by
Bayer
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Age-Related Memory Disorders focused on measuring Memory, Cognitive Function, Elderly, Gingko, Age Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI)

Eligibility Criteria

60 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is generally healthy (includes subjects presenting with mild chronic diseases where the disease and/or the pharmacological treatment does not result in psychomotor impairment or improvement).
  • Subject is of either gender, and 60+ years of age, inclusive.
  • Subject demonstrates Age Associated Memory Impairment after completion of the CDR test battery and comparison to normative data.
  • Female subject who is post-menopausal.
  • Subject is able to understand the study instructions and has given written informed consent prior to study participation.
  • Subject admitted to this study is oriented to person, place and time and has the ability to communicate with the study staff.
  • Subject is, in the opinion of the study staff, motivated to participate and complete the study as instructed.
  • Subject is willing to be attend visits in a well-rested state.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has participated in an interventional study within the one month prior to screening.
  • Intake within three months prior to screening, or intended intake during the study, of one of the following: Ginkgo biloba, St John's Wort, Ginseng, Gotu Kola (Indian Pennywort), or daily doses of vitamin E (-tocopherol) above 30 mg, folic acid above 400 g, vitamins B-1 (thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-6 (pyridoxine) above 2 mg, or other cognition enhancers.
  • Subject has a history of a psychological illness or condition such as to interfere with the subject's ability to understand the requirements of the study.
  • Subject has a history of Alzheimers disease, dementia, mental retardation, Morbus Parkinson, or any other mental disorders.
  • Subject has not been diagnosed with AAMI after completion of the CDR test battery and comparison to normative data.
  • Subject has a history of any bleeding/coagulation disorder (e.g., haemophilia, Protein C or S deficiency).
  • Subject is taking/being treated with a concomitant medication which may affect/inhibit blood coagulation (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, heparin).
  • Subject has history of relevant vascular disorders (e.g., carotid stenosis, stroke, PRIND, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, thrombosis).
  • Subject has Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40 kg/m2 (severely obese).
  • Subject smokes more than 15 cigarettes, or equivalent daily.
  • Subject has moderate-to-severe hepatic impairment.
  • Subject has history of alcohol or drug abuse.
  • Subject has known allergies or intolerance to any ingredients in the study preparations.
  • Subject is intending to undergo surgery during or immediately upon completion (within two weeks) of study participation.

Sites / Locations

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

The effect of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko on major aspects of human cognitive function employing a computerized cognitive assessment system.

Secondary Outcome Measures

The effects of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko on subjective memory using questionnaires.
Tolerance of the daily oral intake of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko.
The effects of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko on mood using questionnaires.

Full Information

First Posted
October 8, 2009
Last Updated
July 30, 2010
Sponsor
Bayer
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01160692
Brief Title
A Study to Evaluate The Effects Of a Multivitamin/Mineral With Ginko In Subjects With Age Associated Memory Impairment
Official Title
A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Double Blind Study to Evaluate the Cognitive Effects and Tolerance of a Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Preparation Containing Gingko in Elderly Subjects With Age Associated Memory Impairment
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2010
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2008 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Bayer

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
A Study to evaluate the cognitive effects and tolerance of a Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Preperation containing Gingko in elderly subjects with age associated memory impairment.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Age-Related Memory Disorders
Keywords
Memory, Cognitive Function, Elderly, Gingko, Age Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI)

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
132 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Arm 2
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Multivitamin/Multimineral/Ginkgo (BAY 81-2775)
Intervention Description
Multivitamin/Multimineral/Ginkgo (BAY 81-2775), daily oral intake of film coated tablets for 3 months
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Daily oral intake of matching placebo tablets for 3 months
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The effect of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko on major aspects of human cognitive function employing a computerized cognitive assessment system.
Time Frame
From baseline up to 12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The effects of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko on subjective memory using questionnaires.
Time Frame
From baseline up to 12 weeks
Title
Tolerance of the daily oral intake of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko.
Time Frame
From baseline up to 14 weeks
Title
The effects of the multi-vitamin/-mineral preparation containing gingko on mood using questionnaires.
Time Frame
From baseline up to 12 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subject is generally healthy (includes subjects presenting with mild chronic diseases where the disease and/or the pharmacological treatment does not result in psychomotor impairment or improvement). Subject is of either gender, and 60+ years of age, inclusive. Subject demonstrates Age Associated Memory Impairment after completion of the CDR test battery and comparison to normative data. Female subject who is post-menopausal. Subject is able to understand the study instructions and has given written informed consent prior to study participation. Subject admitted to this study is oriented to person, place and time and has the ability to communicate with the study staff. Subject is, in the opinion of the study staff, motivated to participate and complete the study as instructed. Subject is willing to be attend visits in a well-rested state. Exclusion Criteria: Subject has participated in an interventional study within the one month prior to screening. Intake within three months prior to screening, or intended intake during the study, of one of the following: Ginkgo biloba, St John's Wort, Ginseng, Gotu Kola (Indian Pennywort), or daily doses of vitamin E (-tocopherol) above 30 mg, folic acid above 400 g, vitamins B-1 (thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-6 (pyridoxine) above 2 mg, or other cognition enhancers. Subject has a history of a psychological illness or condition such as to interfere with the subject's ability to understand the requirements of the study. Subject has a history of Alzheimers disease, dementia, mental retardation, Morbus Parkinson, or any other mental disorders. Subject has not been diagnosed with AAMI after completion of the CDR test battery and comparison to normative data. Subject has a history of any bleeding/coagulation disorder (e.g., haemophilia, Protein C or S deficiency). Subject is taking/being treated with a concomitant medication which may affect/inhibit blood coagulation (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, heparin). Subject has history of relevant vascular disorders (e.g., carotid stenosis, stroke, PRIND, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, thrombosis). Subject has Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40 kg/m2 (severely obese). Subject smokes more than 15 cigarettes, or equivalent daily. Subject has moderate-to-severe hepatic impairment. Subject has history of alcohol or drug abuse. Subject has known allergies or intolerance to any ingredients in the study preparations. Subject is intending to undergo surgery during or immediately upon completion (within two weeks) of study participation.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Bayer Study Director
Organizational Affiliation
Bayer
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
City
Newcastle upon Tyne
ZIP/Postal Code
NE1 8ST
Country
United Kingdom

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