A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Two Doses of Galantamine Versus Placebo in the Treatment...
Alzheimer DiseaseDementiaThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two doses of galantamine (a drug for treating dementia) versus placebo in the treatment of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Two Doses of Galantamine Versus Placebo in the Treatment...
Alzheimer DiseaseDementiaThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two doses of galantamine (a drug for treating dementia) versus placebo in the treatment of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Vitamin E and Memantine in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to determine whether alpha-tocopherol, memantine (Namenda), or the combination will significantly delay clinical progression in mild to moderately demented patients with Alzheimer's disease compared to placebo.
Alzheimer's Disease Long-term Follow-up Study (ALF Study)
Alzheimer's DiseaseOpen study for efficacy and safety of donepezil treatment during 48 weeks
An Open-label Extension to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch...
Alzheimer's DiseaseThe goal of this research study is to evaluate, in the open-label extension phase, the safety and efficacy of the rivastigmine transdermal patch in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease: Therapeutic Potential of Estrogen
Alzheimer DiseaseThis is a 15-month study to determine the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy in improving memory and the ability to live independently in postmenopausal women with Alzheimer's disease.
High Intensity Light Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's DiseaseDementiaThe purpose of this study is to determine whether bright light improves the sleep, mood, and behavior of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD) who live in long-term care settings and, if so, to determine the best timing for the light therapy. The light levels being used in the study have been shown to improve depression in persons with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and to relieve sleep problems in persons with jet lag and other body rhythm disturbances. Because persons with AD often will not remain still in front of a fluorescent panel, this project has involved renovations in the study units that provide for even, regulated, high-intensity light in all public areas of the study settings.
Safety and Effect on Memory of PYM50028 in Mild Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to assess the effect of PYM50028 administered once daily for up to 12 weeks on the memory and other faculties of subjects with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Efficacy Study of MPC-7869 to Treat Patients With Alzheimer's
Alzheimer DiseaseDementiaThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the change in cognitive ability and activities of daily living in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) as measured by specific evaluations during 18 months of dosing.
Efficacy and Safety of Aricept in the Treatment of Severe Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's DiseaseDementiaDonepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) has been approved to treat symptoms associated with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). Aricept has been shown to improve the memory and thinking abilities, activities of daily living and global function in patients. The purpose of the study is to further investigate the effectiveness and safety of donepezil in patients with severe Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil is thought to work in the brain by increasing the levels of an important brain chemical called acetylcholine. This chemical helps a person's memory to work better.