Active clinical trials for "Alzheimer Disease"

This 4 arm study will assess the efficacy and safety of RO5313534 (MEM3454) versus placebo added to donepezil, in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Following a screening period, patients will be randomized to one of 4 treatments (placebo, or RO5313534 1mg, 5mg or 15mg po daily) with background therapy of donepezil (5mg or 10mg).The anticipated time on study treatment is 6 months, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related degenerative disorder of the brain, characterized by progressive decline in cognitive function and ability to perform activities of daily living, and ultimately can lead to death due to complications of the disease. AD is thought to be caused by an excess of A-Beta amyloid, a sticky protein in the brain that forms amyloid plaques. Treatments that slow the synthesis or deposition of A-Beta amyloid, or that increase clearance, might be expected to slow the progression of AD. LY2062430 (solanezumab) is a humanized anti-A Beta peptide immunoglobulin G-1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of AD. The primary hypothesis being tested is that LY2062430 will slow cognitive and functional decline in AD as compared with placebo. Each patient's participation will last approximately 19 months. Patients taking approved AD medications may participate in this study and continue taking these medications during the study.

The study was performed to compare the safety and efficacy of Cerebrolysin (10 mililiters [ml]), Aricept (10 miligrams [mg]), and a combination of both treatments on cognitive performance and global function in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD). It should also be assessed if the treatments have a positive effect on activities of daily living and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Oral treatment with Aricept or Placebo was given once daily throughout the study. Intravenous treatment with Cerebrolysin or Placebo was given once daily for 5 days per week during week 1 to 4 and during week 13 to 16 of the study. During the study patients had six visits at the hospital for evaluation.

To compare the clinical efficacy of donepezil between patients with Alzheimer's disease and Mixed Dementia.

The goal is to determine how 6-week stress reduction techniques may decrease stress in primary caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. The 3 intervention programs are meditation, education, and respite care. There will be approximately 108 subjects over 3 years. Subjects will have a screening session over the phone to see if they are eligible (50-85 years old, spending at least 12 hours per week caring for a close relative with Alzheimer's disease, willing to be in any of the 3 groups, and without any very serious medical problem). The subjects will have 3 testing sessions, 1 before classes/respite and 2 after classes are over, each lasting about 3 hours. The classes are taught in a one-on-one setting, and they are 50 minutes per week for 6 weeks. Respite care is provided for the person with Alzheimer's disease in all the groups. Measurements include people's ratings of stress, psychological testing, and biological measurements of stress, including the following: saliva, blood, and urine collection; waist-to-hip ratio; weight; blood pressure; heart rate; respiration; reaction time task; voice recordings; electrocardiogram; electroencephalogram; and electro dermal activity.

The purpose of the study is to determine whether memantine delays the progression of driving impairment in patients with mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of an Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group (ESSG) and Education Seminar (ES) on quality of life, mood, social support, distress about memory loss, and interpersonal relationships of memory loss participants and their caregivers.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the 5cm^2 and 10cm^2 doses of rivastigmine transdermal patch in terms of efficacy and safety in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (MMSE [Mini Mental State Examination] 10-20). A 52-week extension phase evaluated the safety and tolerability of long-term treatment by rivastigmine transdermal patch in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

To assess the safety and tolerability of ascending single oral doses of SAM-531, an investigational drug, in healthy Japanese male subjects. Secondary: To obtain preliminary pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles of SAM-531 in healthy Japanese male subjects.

To assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of ACC-001, an investigational active immunization, in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.