Alzheimer DiseasePhase 2/3NCT00191009
Adding Atomoxetine To Standard Medication Treatment In Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 2/3 study testing atomoxetine hydrochloride in people with Alzheimer Disease, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 3 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This study will compare atomoxetine to placebo when taken with current standard Alzheimer's Disease medications. The treatment will take approximately 6 months and it is hypothesized atomoxetine will significantly improve cognitive performance as compared to placebo. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Alzheimer Disease
- What is being tested?
- atomoxetine hydrochloride
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 124 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Oct 2003to Jan 2006
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 55 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patient presents with Alzheimer's Disease based on clinical history.
- Patient must have a Mini Mental Status Score between 10 and 26.
- Patient must have a reliable caregiver in frequent or daily contact with the patient.
- Patient must be currently treated with and on a stable dose of a standard Alzheimer's drug treatment for at least 3 months.
Who cannot join
- Patients who are receiving pharmacologic treatments (other than a cholinesterase inhibitor or memantine) for Alzheimer's Disease.
- Patients who have a history in the past 5 years or any current evidence of major psychiatric illness.
- Patients who have narrow angle glaucoma.
- Patients who are experiencing clinically significant urinary hesitancy or retention as assessed by a physician.
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country.
United States3 sites
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician
Rochester, New York
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician
Sherman Oaks, California
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician
Wichita Falls, Texas
About this study
Official title: Atomoxetine Augmentation of Cholinesterase Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
This study will compare atomoxetine to placebo when taken with current standard Alzheimer's Disease medications. The treatment will take approximately 6 months and it is hypothesized atomoxetine will significantly improve cognitive performance as compared to placebo.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease
- Being tested
- atomoxetine hydrochloride, placebo
- Medical subject headings
- Alzheimer Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
atomoxetine hydrochlorideDrug
placeboDrug
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To see if Alzheimer's patients receiving a stable dose of an Alzheimer's drug randomly assigned to atomoxetine for approximately 6 months will have cognitive performance improved as measured by the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive
Secondary outcomes (4)
To see if patients taking an Alzheimer's medication plus atomoxetine for approximately 6 months will be superior to an Alzheimer's medication alone as assessed by the Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change (CIBIC+) score.
To see if patients taking an Alzheimer's medication plus atomoxetine will display less comorbid psychological symptoms, such as depression, as assessed by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Patients will receive the NPI once before randomization
To see if current Alzheimer's medications plus atomoxetine compared to Alzheimer's medications plus placebo is better at preserving or slowing cognitive decline as measured by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Inventory - Activities of
To show that current Alzheimer's drugs can be taken with atomoxetine without significant side effects.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2003
- Study completionJan 2006
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Alzheimer DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Eli Lilly and CompanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 124 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Investigators
- Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), Study director, Eli Lilly and Company
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00191009
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 7951
- Other IDs
- B4Z-MC-LYCG
- Status last verified
- Nov 2007
- First submitted
- 12 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 6 Nov 2007
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Nov 2007. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Atomoxetine Augmentation of Cholinesterase Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00191009
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 7951
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 124 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and CompanyIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Oct 2003
- Study completion
- Jan 2006 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will compare atomoxetine to placebo when taken with current standard Alzheimer's Disease medications. The treatment will take approximately 6 months and it is hypothesized atomoxetine will significantly improve cognitive performance as compared to placebo.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patient presents with Alzheimer's Disease based on clinical history.
- Patient must have a Mini Mental Status Score between 10 and 26.
- Patient must have a reliable caregiver in frequent or daily contact with the patient.
- Patient must be currently treated with and on a stable dose of a standard Alzheimer's drug treatment for at least 3 months.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients who are receiving pharmacologic treatments (other than a cholinesterase inhibitor or memantine) for Alzheimer's Disease.
- Patients who have a history in the past 5 years or any current evidence of major psychiatric illness.
- Patients who have narrow angle glaucoma.
- Patients who are experiencing clinically significant urinary hesitancy or retention as assessed by a physician.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| atomoxetine hydrochloride | Drug | – |
| placebo | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
To see if Alzheimer's patients receiving a stable dose of an Alzheimer's drug randomly assigned to atomoxetine for approximately 6 months will have cognitive performance improved as measured by the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive
4 secondary outcomes
To see if patients taking an Alzheimer's medication plus atomoxetine for approximately 6 months will be superior to an Alzheimer's medication alone as assessed by the Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change (CIBIC+) score.
To see if patients taking an Alzheimer's medication plus atomoxetine will display less comorbid psychological symptoms, such as depression, as assessed by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Patients will receive the NPI once before randomization
To see if current Alzheimer's medications plus atomoxetine compared to Alzheimer's medications plus placebo is better at preserving or slowing cognitive decline as measured by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Inventory - Activities of
To show that current Alzheimer's drugs can be taken with atomoxetine without significant side effects.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Nov 2007.
- Lilly Clinical Trial RegistryLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) study director
Eli Lilly and Company
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2/3 study testing atomoxetine hydrochloride in people with Alzheimer Disease, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 3 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Nov 2007. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
To see if Alzheimer's patients receiving a stable dose of an Alzheimer's drug randomly assigned to atomoxetine for approximately 6 months will have cognitive performance improved as measured by the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Nov 2007.