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Alzheimer's DiseasePhase 3CREADNCT02670083

A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Crenezumab Versus Placebo in Participants With Prodromal to Mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

A Phase 3 study testing Crenezumab in people with Alzheimer's Disease, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 196 sites in 30 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of crenezumab versus placebo in participants with prodromal to mild AD. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 to 85 years
Conditions the study is for
Alzheimer's Disease
What is being tested?
Crenezumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
813 participants
Where
196 sitesin 30 countries
Study dates
22 Mar 2016to 31 May 2019
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 50 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Weight between 40 and 120 kilograms (Kg) inclusive
  • Availability of a person (referred to as the "caregiver") who in the investigator's judgment:
  • Has frequent and sufficient contact with the participant to be able to provide accurate information regarding the participant's cognitive and functional abilities, agrees to provide information at clinic visits (which require partner input for scale completion), signs the necessary consent form, and has sufficient cognitive capacity to accurately report upon the participant's behavior and cognitive and functional abilities
  • Fluency in the language of the tests used at the study site
  • Adequate visual and auditory acuity, in the investigator's judgment, sufficient to perform the neuropsychological testing (eye glasses and hearing aids are permitted)
  • Evidence of the AD pathological process, by a positive amyloid assessment either on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid beta 1-42 levels as measured on the Elecsys beta-amyloid(1-42) test system or amyloid PET scan by qualitative read by the core/central PET laboratory
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  • Demonstrated abnormal memory function at screening (up to 4 weeks before screening begins) or screening (FCSRT cueing index =<0.67 AND free recall =<27)
  • Screening mini mental state examination (MMSE) score of greater than or equal to (>=) 22 points and Clinical Dementia Rating-Global Score (CDR-GS) of 0.5 or 1.0
  • Meets National Institute on Aging/Alzheimer's Association (NIAAA) core clinical criteria for probable AD dementia or prodromal AD (consistent with the NIAAA diagnostic criteria and guidelines for mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
  • If receiving symptomatic AD medications, the dosing regimen must have been stable for 3 months prior to screening
  • Participant must have completed at least 6 years of formal education after the age of 5 years

Who cannot join

  • Any evidence of a condition other than AD that may affect cognition such as other dementias, stroke, brain damage, autoimmune disorders (e.g. multiple sclerosis) or infections with neurological sequelae.
  • History of major psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia or major depression (if not considered in remission)
  • At risk of suicide in the opinion of the investigator
  • Any abnormal MRI findings, such as presence of cerebral vascular pathology, cortical stroke, etc or inability to tolerate MRI procedures or contraindication to MRI
  • Unstable or clinically significant cardiovascular (e.g., myocardial infarction), kidney or liver disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
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  • Screening hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) >8%
  • Poor peripheral venous access
  • History of cancer except:
  • If considered to be cured or If not being actively treated with anti-cancer therapy or radiotherapy
  • Known history of severe allergic, anaphylactic, or other hypersensitivity reactions to chimeric, human, or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins

Trial locations and contacts

196 sites in 30 countries.

196 sites in 30 countries

United States66 sites
  • Albany Medical Faculty Physicians COmmunity Division. The Neurology Group

    Albany, New York, 12206

  • Neurological Associates of Albany, PC

    Albany, New York, 12208

  • Dent Neurological Institute

    Amherst, New York, 14226

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329

  • Maine Research Associates

    Auburn, Maine, 04210

  • Senior Adults Specialty Research

    Austin, Texas, 78757

  • Bradenton Research Center

    Bradenton, Florida, 34205

  • Valley Medical Primary Care

    Centerville, Ohio, 45459

  • Behavioral Health Research

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211

  • Kerwin Research Center, LLC

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Associated Neurologists PC - Danbury

    Danbury, Connecticut, 06810

  • NeuroStudies.net, LLC

    Decatur, Georgia, 30033

  • Quantum Laboratories

    Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33064

  • Brain Matters Research, Inc.

    Delray Beach, Florida, 33445

  • Alexian Brothers Neurosci Inst

    Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007

  • Pharmacology Research Inst

    Encino, California, 91316

  • Precise Research Centers

    Flowood, Mississippi, 39232

  • University of North Texas Health Science Center; Fort Worth Patient Care Center

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76107

  • Guilford Neurologic Associates

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

  • Galiz Research, LLC

    Hialeah, Florida, 33016

  • Indiana University

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Jacksonville Center For Clinical Research

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

  • Alzheimer's Research and Treatment Center

    Lake Worth, Florida, 33414

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Network Inc.

    Long Beach, California, 90502

  • Alliance for Wellness, dba Alliance for Research

    Long Beach, California, 90807

  • Pharmacology Research Institute

    Los Alamitos, California, 90720

  • USC Keck School Of Medicine

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • UCLA Medical Center, Department of Neurology

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

  • Merritt - Island Medical Research

    Merritt Island, Florida, 32952

  • Miami Jewish Health Systems

    Miami, Florida, 33137

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226

  • Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510

  • Yale University School Of Medicine

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Pharmacology Research Inst

    Newport Beach, California, 92660

  • Shankle Clinic

    Newport Beach, California, 92663

  • Sentara Medical Group

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

  • Research Center for Clinical Studies, Inc.

    Norwalk, Connecticut, 06851

  • Renstar Medical Research

    Ocala, Florida, 34470

  • Oklahoma Clinical Research

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112

  • Cutting Edge Research Group

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116

  • Bioclinica Research

    Orlando, Florida, 32806

  • Stanford Univ Medical Center

    Palo Alto, California, 94304

  • South Shore Neurologic Associates P.C.

    Patchogue, New York, 11772

  • Drexel Univ College of Med; Clinical Research Group

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102

  • Banner Alzheimer's Institute

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85006

  • Progressive Medical Research

    Port Orange, Florida, 32127

  • Summit Research Network Inc.

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute

    Prairie Village, Kansas, 66206

  • Anderson Clinical Research, Inc.

    Redlands, California, 92374

  • National Clinical Research Inc.-Richmond

    Richmond, Virginia, 23294

  • University of California, Davis; Alzheimers Disease Center, Department of Neurology

    Sacramento, California, 95817

  • UCSF - Memory and Aging Center

    San Francisco, California, 94158

  • Neurological Research Inst

    Santa Monica, California, 90404

  • MMP Neurology

    Scarborough, Maine, 04074

  • North Bay Neuro Science Institute

    Sebastopol, California, 95472

  • Insight Clinical Trials LLC

    Shaker Heights, Ohio, 44122

  • Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine

    Springfield, Illinois, 62702

  • Springfield Neurology Associates

    Springfield, Massachusetts, 01104

  • The Cognitive and Research Center of New Jersey

    Springfield, New Jersey, 07081

  • Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33613

  • Stedman Clinical Trials, LLC

    Tampa, Florida, 33613

  • Compass Research

    The Villages, Florida, 32162

  • Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ

    Toms River, New Jersey, 08755

  • Central States Research

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136

  • Abington Neurological Associates

    Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, 19090

Other trials in United States

Spain19 sites
  • Hospital General Universitario de Albacete; Servicio de Neurología

    Albacete

  • Fundació ACE

    BArcelon, Barcelona, 08034

  • Hospital Vall d'Hebron; Servicio de Neurología

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Hospital Universitario de Burgos. Servicio de Neurología

    Burgos, 09006

  • Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge; Servicio de Neurologia

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907

  • Clinica Ruber, 4 planta; Servicio de Neurologia

    Madrid, 28006

  • Universitario de La Princesa; Servicio de Neurología

    Madrid, 28006

  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre; Servicio de Neurologia

    Madrid, 28041

  • Hospital Regional Universitario Carlos Haya; Servicio de Neurologia

    Málaga, 29010

  • Hospital Sant Joan de Deu; Servicio de Neurología

    Manresa, Barcelona

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de Arrixaca; Servicio de Neurología

    Murcia

  • Clinica Universitaria de Navarra; Servicio de Neurología

    Pamplona, Navarre, 31008

  • Hospital Virgen del Puerto. Servicio de Neurología

    Plasencia, Caceres, 10600

  • Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca; Servicio de Psiquiatría

    Salamaca, Salamanca, 37007

  • Hospital General De Catalunya; Servicio de Neurologia

    Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 8195

  • Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla; Servicio de Neurología

    Santander, Cantabria

  • Hospital Mutua De Terrasa; Servicio de Neurologia

    Terrassa, Barcelona, 08222

  • Hospital Universitario la Fe; Servicio de Neurologia

    Valencia, 46026

  • Servicio de Neurología Hospital Viamed Montecanal.

    Zaragoza, 50012

Other trials in Spain

Japan10 sites
  • Miyoshi Clinic of Neurology, Hananosato

    Hiroshima, 728-0013

  • National Hospital Organization Hiroshima-Nishi Medical Center

    Hiroshima, 739-0696

  • Rakuwakai Otowarehabilitation Hospital

    Kyoto, 607-8113

  • Mie University Hospital

    Mie, 514-8507

  • National Hospital Organization Matsumoto Medical Center

    Nagano, 399-8701

  • Saigata Medical Center

    Niigata, 949-3193

  • Katayama Medical Clinic

    Okayama, 710-0813

  • Tokyo Medical University Hospital

    Tokyo, 160-0023

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital

    Tokyo, 173-0015

  • National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry

    Tokyo, 187-8551

Other trials in Japan

Canada9 sites
  • Parkwood Hospital; Geriatric Medicine

    London, Ontario, N6C 5J1

  • Bruyere Continuing Care

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8

  • Kawartha Centre - Redefining Healthy Aging

    Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P4

  • CHA Hopital de I enfant-Jesus

    Québec, Quebec, G1J 1Z4

  • The Centre for Memory and Aging

    Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3E8

  • Toronto Western Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8

  • Vancouver Hospital - UBC Hospital Site

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6

  • Vancouver Island Health Authority

    Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1J8

  • Devonshire Clinical Research Inc.

    Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 5P5

Other trials in Canada

Germany8 sites
  • Neurologische Praxis Dr. Andrej Pauls

    München, 80331

  • Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München; Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

    München, 81675

  • Universitätsklinikum Münster; Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie

    Münster, 48149

  • Steinwachs Klaus; Arztpraxis fur Neurologie u. Psychiatrie

    Nuremberg, 90402

  • Universitätsklinikum Rostock Zentrum für Nervenheilkunde

    Rostock, 18147

  • Universitätsklinikum Ulm; Klinik für Neurologie

    Ulm, 89081

  • Studienzentrum Nordwest, Dr. med. Joachim Springub / Herr Wolfgang Schwarz

    Westerstede, 26655

  • Forschungszentrum Ruhr

    Witten, 58455

Other trials in Germany

United Kingdom8 sites
  • Royal Preston Hospital

    Blackburn, PR2 9HT

  • Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust; Brain Science Research Unit

    Chertsey, KT16 0AE

  • Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

    Coventry, CV6 6NY

  • St George's Hospital

    London, SW17 0QT

  • Charing Cross Hospital

    London, W6 8RF

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Manchester, M13 9WL

  • Campus for Ageing and Vitality

    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BE

  • John Radcliffe Hospital

    Oxford, OX3 9DU

Other trials in United Kingdom

France7 sites
  • Hopital Avicenne; Neurologie

    Bobigny, 93009

  • Hopital neurologique Pierre Wertheimer - CHU Lyon; Neurologie

    Bron, 69677

  • Hopital Gui de Chauliac; Neurologie

    Montpellier, 34295

  • Hopital Lariboisiere

    Paris, 75475

  • CHU Poitiers - Hopital La Miletrie

    Poitiers, 86000

  • Hopital Hautepierre; Centre dInvestigation Clinique

    Strasbourg, 67098

  • CHU Toulouse - La Grave

    Toulouse, 31059

Other trials in France

Italy7 sites
  • Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera; Ambulatorio di Neurologia

    Genoa, Liguria, 16128

  • Casa di Cura Policlinico; Dipartimento di Scienze Neuroriabilitative

    Milan, Lombardy, 20144

  • Ospedale S. Maria Nascente; Fondazione Don Gnocchi; Dip. Neurologia Riabilitativa

    Milan, Lombardy, 20148

  • Ospedale Casati Passirana di Rho; Centro Regionale Alzheimer

    Passirana, Lombardy, 20017

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Di Perugia Ospedale s. Maria Della Misericordia; S.C. Geriatria

    Perugia, Umbria, 06129

  • Fondazione Santa Lucia IRCCS; Neurologia e Riabilitazione Neurologica

    Rome, Lazio, 00179

  • Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratell;Neurologia

    Rome, Lazio, 00186

Other trials in Italy

Russia7 sites
  • State Autonomous Healthcare Institution "Republican Clinical Neurological Center

    Kazan', 420021

  • State autonomous institution of healthcare Inter-regional clinical and diagnostic center

    Kazan', 420101

  • Institution of RAMS (Mental Health Research Center of RAMS)

    Moscow, 115522

  • SBEI of HPI The 1st Moscow State Medical University n.a. I.M. Sechenov of MOH of RF

    Moscow, 119021

  • SHI City Psychoneurological Dispensary #7

    Saint Petersburg, 190005

  • Russian Medical Military Academy n.a. S.M.Kirov; Neurology Department

    Saint Petersburg, 194044

  • City Clinical Hospital # 2 n.a. V.I. Razumovsky

    Saratov, 410028

Other trials in Russia

Poland6 sites
  • Podlaskie Centrum Psychogeriatrii

    Bialystok, 15-756

  • NZOZ NEURO-KARD Ilkowski i Partnerzy Sp. Partn. Lek

    Poznan, 61-853

  • NEURO-CARE Sp. z o.o. Sp. Komandytowa

    Siemianowice Śląskie, 41-100

  • Przychodnia Specjalistyczna PROSEN

    Warsaw, 01-231

  • Centrum Medyczne NeuroProtect

    Warsaw, 01-684

  • Optimum

    Warsaw, 01-785

Other trials in Poland

South Korea6 sites
  • Chonnam National University Hospital

    Gwangju, 61469

  • Inha University Hospital

    Incheon, 22332

  • Konkuk University Medical Center

    Seoul, 05030

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, 05505

  • KyungHee Medical Center

    Seoul, 130-702

  • Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital; Dept of Neurology

    Seoul, 158-710

Other trials in South Korea

Hungary5 sites
  • Semmelweis University; Department of Neurology

    Budapest, 1083

  • Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg Megyei Kórházak - Jósa András Oktatókórház; Pszichiátria

    Nyíregyháza, 4400

  • University of Szeged; Department of Psychiatry

    Szeged, 6725

  • Szent Borbala Korhaz; Neurologiai es Stroke Osztaly

    Tatabánya, 2800

  • Jávorszky Ödön Kórház, Neurológia és stroke osztály

    Vác, 2600

Other trials in Hungary

Australia4 sites
  • Caulfield Hospital; Aged Psychiatry Research Unit

    Caulfield, Victoria, 3162

  • Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital; Medical and Cognitive Research Centre

    Heidelberg West, Victoria, 3081

  • Neurodegenerative Disorders Research; Neurology

    West Perth, Western Australia, 6005

  • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital; Neurology

    Woodville, South Australia, 5011

Other trials in Australia

Mexico4 sites
  • Hospital Angeles de Culiacán, Neurociencias Estudios Clínicos SC

    Culiacán, 80020

  • Hospital Uni; Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez

    Monterrey, 64460

  • AVIX Investigación Clínica S.C

    Monterrey, 64710

  • Hospital Universitario de Saltillo

    Saltillo, 25000

Other trials in Mexico

Turkey (Türkiye)4 sites
  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine; Neurology

    Ankara, 06100

  • Osmangazi University School of Medicine,Neurology Department

    Eskişehir, 26480

  • Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine; Neurology

    Istanbul, 34093

  • Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine; Neurology

    Samsun, 55139

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

Sweden3 sites
  • Skånes Universitetssjukhus Malmö, Minneskliniken

    Malmö, 211 46

  • Sahlgrenska Academy University,Neuroscience and Physiology;Departmt of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry

    Mölndal, 431 41

  • Karolinska Uni Hospital, Huddinge; Dept. of Geriatric Med

    Stockholm, 14186

Other trials in Sweden

Ukraine3 sites
  • National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L.Shupik; Neurology Department #1

    Kiev, 04112

  • D.F.Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology NAMS;Depart of Age Physiology&Pathology of Nervous System

    Kiev, 04114

  • Regional mental hospital; Department of psychiatry, psychology and sexology

    Lviv, KIEV Governorate, 79021

Other trials in Ukraine

Bulgaria2 sites
  • ACIBADEM CITY CLINIC TOKUDA HOSPITAL EAD; Clinic of Neurology and Sleep Medicine

    Sofia, 1407

  • Alexandrovska hospital; Neurology Department

    Sofia, 1431

Other trials in Bulgaria

Costa Rica2 sites
  • Hospital Clínica Biblica

    San José, 10101

  • ICIMED Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Médicas

    San José, 10108

Other trials in Costa Rica

Czechia2 sites
  • Charles University, Medical faculty, Hradec Kralove ;Department of Neurology

    Hradec Králové, 500 05

  • General Teaching Hospital, Departmetn of Neurology

    Prague, 110 00

Other trials in Czechia

Denmark2 sites
  • Aarhus Universitetshospital, Neurologisk Afdeling F, Demensklinikken

    Aarhus N, 8200

  • Rigshospitalet, Hukommelsesklinikken

    København Ø, 2100

Other trials in Denmark

Finland2 sites
  • Terveystalo Tampere

    Tampere, 33100

  • CRST Oy

    Turku, 20520

Other trials in Finland

Hong Kong2 sites
  • Prince of Wales Hospital; Dept. of Medicine & Therapeutics

    Hong Kong

  • Queen Mary Hospital, Division of Geriatric Medicine

    Hong Kong

Other trials in Hong Kong

Portugal2 sites
  • Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca; Servico de Neurologia

    Amadora, 2720-276

  • Hospital Beatriz Angelo; Servico de Neurologia

    Loures, 2674-514

Other trials in Portugal

Austria1 site
  • Konventhospital Barmherzige Brüder; Neurologie I

    Linz, 4021

Other trials in Austria

Belgium1 site
  • UZ Gent

    Ghent, 9000

Other trials in Belgium

Croatia1 site
  • Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb;Clinic for Neurology

    Zagreb, 10000

Other trials in Croatia

Lithuania1 site
  • Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Clinic

    Vilnius, 08661

Other trials in Lithuania

Slovenia1 site
  • University Medical Centre Maribor

    Maribor, 2000

Other trials in Slovenia

Switzerland1 site
  • Universitäres Zentrum für Altersmedizin und Rehabilitation

    Basel, 4002

Other trials in Switzerland

About this study

Official title: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Efficacy And Safety Study of Crenezumab in Patients With Prodromal to Mild Alzheimer's Disease.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of crenezumab versus placebo in participants with prodromal to mild AD. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive either intravenous (IV) infusion of crenezumab or placebo every 4 weeks (Q4W) for 100 weeks. The final efficacy and safety assessment will be performed 52 weeks after the last crenezumab dose. Participants will then have the option to enter the Open Label Extension (OLE) study if eligible. Participants who do not enter the OLE study will have additional follow-up visits at 16 and 52 weeks after the last dose, primarily for safety and also for limited efficacy assessments.

Being tested
Crenezumab, 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.

  • CrenezumabDrug

    Crenezumab was administered by intravenous (IV) infusion at 60mg/kg as per the dosing schedule described above.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo was administered by intravenous (IV) infusion at 60mg/kg as per the dosing schedule described above.

Study groups in NCT02670083
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants received intravenous (IV) infusion of Placebo every 4 weeks (Q4W) for 100 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
CrenezumabExperimentalParticipants received intravenous (IV) infusion of Crenezumab every 4 weeks (Q4W) for 100 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Crenezumab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline to Week 105 in Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB) Score

    The CDR-SB rates impairment in 6 categories (memory, orientation, judgement and problem solving, community affairs, home and hobbies and personal care) on a 5-point scale in which no impairment = 0, questionable impairment = 0.5 and mild, moderate and severe impairment = 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The score range is from 0 to 18 with a high score indicating a high disease severity. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline for this primary endpoint. Data after 29 January 2019 are censored for the primary and secondary efficacy analyses to avoid potential biases due to investigators, participants, raters, etc. being potentially influenced by early closure of the study due to lack of efficacy.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on Cognition, as Assessed by Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognition (ADAS-Cog) (Subscale) 13 (ADAS-Cog-13)

    The ADAS-Cog-13 assesses multiple cognitive domains including memory, comprehension, praxis, orientation, and spontaneous speech. Most of these are assessed by tests although some are rated by the clinician on a 5-point scale. The ADAS-Cog-13 is the ADAS-Cog-11 with 2 further items: delayed word recall and total digit cancellation. The score range for ADAS-Cog-13 is from 0 to 85 with high scores representing severe dysfunction. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  2. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on Cognition, as Assessed by Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognition (ADAS-Cog) (Subscale) 11 (ADAS-Cog-11)

    The ADAS-Cog-11 assesses multiple cognitive domains including memory, comprehension, praxis, orientation, and spontaneous speech. Most of these are assessed by tests although some are rated by the clinician on a 5-point scale. The score range for ADAS-Cog-11 is from 0 to 70 with high scores representing severe dysfunction. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  3. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on Severity of Dementia, Assessed Using the CDR-Global Score (CDR-GS)

    The CDR-GS represents a semi-structured interview which rates impairment in 6 categories (memory, orientation, judgement and problem solving, community affairs, home and hobbies, and personal care) on a 5-point scale in which CDR 0 = no dementia and CDR 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 = questionable, mild, moderate or severe dementia respectively. The range in scores for the CDR-GS is from 0 to 3 and a high score on the CDR-GS would indicate a high disease severity. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  4. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on Severity of Dementia, Assessed Using the Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE)

    The MMSE is a set of standardized questions used to evaluate possible cognitive impairment and help stage the severity level of this impairment. The questions target 6 areas: orientation, registration, attention, short-term recall, language and constructional praxis/visuospatial abilities. The scores on the MMSE range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better function. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  5. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on Function as Assessed by the ADCS-ADL Total Score

    The ADCS-ADL (Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Activities of Daily Living) is the scale most widely used to assess functional outcomes in participants with AD. The ADCS-ADL covers both basic ADL (e.g., eating and toileting) and more complex 'instrumental' ADL or iADL (e.g., using the telephone, managing finances and preparing a meal). The ADCS-ADL consists of 23 questions with a score range of 0 to 78 where a higher score represents better function. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  6. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on Function as Assessed by the ADCS-instrumental (ADCS-iADL) Subscore

    The ADCS-iADL (Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) measures activities such as using the telephone, managing finances and preparing a meal. The ADCS-iADL consists of 16 questions with a score range of 0 to 56 where a higher score represents better function. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  7. Change From Baseline to Week 105 on a Measure of Dependence Derived From the ADCS-ADL Score

    The ADCS-ADL (Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Activities of Daily Living) is the scale most widely used to assess functional outcomes in participants with AD. The ADCS-ADL covers both basic ADL (e.g., eating and toileting) and more complex 'instrumental' ADL or iADL (e.g., using the telephone, managing finances and preparing a meal). The ADCS-ADL consists of 23 questions with a score range of 0 to 78 where a higher score represents better function. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  8. Change From Baseline to Week 105 Assessed Using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q)

    The NPI-Q is an informant-based instrument that evaluates 12 neuropsychiatric disturbances common in dementia: delusions, hallucinations, agitation, dysphoria, anxiety, apathy, irritability, euphoria, disinhibition, aberrant motor behavior, night-time behavioral disturbances and appetite and eating abnormalities. The severity of each neuropsychiatric symptom is rated on a 3-point scale (mild, moderate and marked). The total severity score range is from 0 to 36 with higher scores representing higher severity. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  9. Quality of Life-Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD) Scale Score

    The QoL-AD (Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease) scale assesses QoL in participants who have dementia. The QoL-AD consists of 13 items covering aspects of participants' relationships with friends and family, physical condition, mood, concerns about finances and overall assessment of QoL. Items are rated on 4-point Likert-type scales ranging from 1 [poor] to 4 [excellent]. The score range is from 13 to 52, with higher scores indicating a better QoL. The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 105

  10. Zarit Caregiver Interview for Alzheimer's Disease (ZCI-AD) Scale Score

    The ZCI-AD is a modified version of the Zarit Burden Interview, which was originally designed to reflect the stresses experienced by caregivers of people with dementia. This modified version includes slight modifications in item and title wording (e.g., removal of "your relative" to refer directly to the patient, removal of "burden" from title) and the use of 11-point numerical rating scales. The ZCI-AD scale consists of a total of 30 items. Total scores will be calculated with a total score range from 0 to 300 (higher scores indicate a higher burden on the caregiver). The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 105

  11. EQ-5D Questionnaire Domain Score for Participants

    The EQ-5D is a standardized measure of health status designed to provide a simple generic measure of health for clinical and economic appraisal. It is broadly applicable across a wide range of health conditions and treatment. The EQ-5D assesses five domains to provide a health state index. These are anxiety/depression, pain/discomfort, usual activities, mobility, and self-care. The scores on the EQ-5D ranges from 0 (worst imaginable health state) to 100 (best imaginable health state). The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 105

  12. EQ-5D Questionnaire Domain Score for Caregivers

    The EQ-5D is a standardized measure of health status designed to provide a simple generic measure of health for clinical and economic appraisal. It is broadly applicable across a wide range of health conditions and treatment. The EQ-5D assesses five domains to provide a health state index. These are anxiety/depression, pain/discomfort, usual activities, mobility, and self-care. The scores on the EQ-5D ranges from 0 (worst imaginable health state) to 100 (best imaginable health state). The difference in mean change from Baseline to Week 105 between Crenezumab and Placebo treated participants was estimated. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 105

  13. Percentage of Participants With Adverse Event (AEs) and Serious Adverse Event (SAEs)

    An Adverse Event is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with the treatment. An adverse event can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a pharmaceutical product, whether or not considered related to the pharmaceutical product. Preexisting conditions which worsen during a study are also considered as adverse events.

    Measured: Baseline up until 16 weeks after the last dose of study drug (up to 117 weeks).

  14. Percentage of Participants With Anti-Crenezumab Antibodies

    Participants were considered positive or negative for ADA based on their baseline and post-baseline sample results. The number and percentage of participants with confirmed positive ADA levels were determined for Crenezumab and Placebo groups. The prevalence of ADA at baseline was calculated as the proportion of participants with confirmed positive ADA levels at baseline relative to the total number of participants with a sample available at baseline. The incidence of treatment-emergent ADAs was determined as the proportion of participants with confirmed post-baseline positive ADAs relative to the total number of participants that had at least one post-baseline sample available for ADA analysis.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 105

  15. Serum Concentration of Crenezumab

    Serum concentration data for Crenezumab will be tabulated and summarized. Descriptive summary statistics will include the arithmetic mean and SD. Since a sparse PK sampling design is being used, population (non-linear mixed-effects) modeling will be used to analyze the dose concentration-time data of crenezumab. Information from other clinical studies may be incorporated to establish the PK model. Please note that Post-dose samples were not collected at Weeks 37 and 105.

    Measured: Pre-infusion (0 hour), 60-90 minutes post-infusion on Day 1 Week 1 and on Week 25; Weeks 13, 37 (Pre-dose), 53, 77 and 105 (infusion length = as per the Pharmacy Manual)

  16. Plasma Amyloid Beta (Abeta) 40 Concentrations

    Plasma Abeta 40 concentrations will be measured over time and descriptive summary statistics will include the arithmetic mean and SD. Please note that a Post-dose sample was only collected at Week 13.

    Measured: Week 1 Day 1; Weeks 13, 25, 53, 77 and 105

  17. Plasma Amyloid Beta (Abeta) 42 Concentrations

    Plasma Abeta 42 concentrations will be measured over time and descriptive summary statistics will include the arithmetic mean and SD. Please note that a Post-dose sample was only collected at Week 13.

    Measured: Week 1 Day 1; Weeks 13, 25, 53, 77 and 105

  18. Percentage Change From Baseline to Week 105 in Whole Brain Volume as Determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Percentage Change in Whole Brain Volume will be measured over time and descriptive summary statistics will include the arithmetic mean, median, range, SD, and coefficient of variation, as appropriate. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  19. Percentage Change From Baseline to Week 105 in Ventricle Volume as Determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Percentage Change in Ventricle Volume will be measured over time and descriptive summary statistics will include the arithmetic mean, median, range, SD, and coefficient of variation, as appropriate. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

  20. Percentage Change From Baseline to Week 105 in Hippocampal Volume as Determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Percentage Change in Hippocampal Volume will be measured over time and descriptive summary statistics will include the arithmetic mean, median, range, SD, and coefficient of variation, as appropriate. Mixed model repeated measures (MMRMs) adjusting for disease severity, APOEe4 status, geographic region, and the use or non-use of anti-dementia medications at baseline were used to estimate the mean change from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 105

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Feb 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start22 Mar 2016
  3. Primary completion31 May 2019
  4. Study completion31 May 2019

Why it stopped: This study was discontinued due to an interim analysis in this study, which indicated that Crenezumab was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint.

Resources

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
813 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02670083
Sponsor's protocol ID
BN29552
Other IDs
2015-003034-27, 2015
Acronym
CREAD
Status last verified
Jun 2020
First submitted
28 Jan 2016
Last updated
16 Jul 2020
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Hibar DP, Bauer A, Rabe C, Borlinghaus N, Jethwa A, Kollmorgen G, Di Domenico A, Zetterberg H, Blennow K, Masters CL, Sperling RA, Bittner T. Elecsys pTau217 plasma immunoassay detection of amyloid pathology in clinical cohorts. Alzheimers Dement. 2026 Jan;22(1):e71009. doi: 10.1002/alz.71009.

    PubMed 41537338
  • Chandler JM, Lansdall CJ, Ye W, McDougall F, Belger M, Toth B, Mi X, Sink KM, Atkins AS. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - Activities of Daily Living dependence score: revision and validation of an algorithm evaluating patient dependence across the spectrum of AD severity. J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2025 Sep;12(8):100261. doi: 10.1016/j.tjpad.2025.100261. Epub 2025 Jul 1.

    PubMed 40603145
  • Teng E, Manser PT, Shah M, Pickthorn K, Hu N, Djakovic S, Swendsen H, Blendstrup M, Faccin G, Ostrowitzki S, Sink KM. The Use of Episodic Memory Tests for Screening in Clinical Trials for Early Alzheimer's Disease: A Comparison of the Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test (FCSRT) and the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS). J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2023;10(1):41-49. doi: 10.14283/jpad.2022.101.

    PubMed 36641609
  • Ostrowitzki S, Bittner T, Sink KM, Mackey H, Rabe C, Honig LS, Cassetta E, Woodward M, Boada M, van Dyck CH, Grimmer T, Selkoe DJ, Schneider A, Blondeau K, Hu N, Quartino A, Clayton D, Dolton M, Dang Y, Ostaszewski B, Sanabria-Bohorquez SM, Rabbia M, Toth B, Eichenlaub U, Smith J, Honigberg LA, Doody RS. Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Crenezumab vs Placebo in Adults With Early Alzheimer Disease: Two Phase 3 Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials. JAMA Neurol. 2022 Nov 1;79(11):1113-1121. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2022.2909.

    PubMed 36121669

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Crenezumab in people with Alzheimer's Disease, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 196 sites in 30 countries.

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 11 inclusion and 11 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 196 sites in United States, Spain, Japan, Canada, Germany and 25 more countries. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 16 Jul 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change From Baseline to Week 105 in Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB) Score (time frame: Baseline, Week 105). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02670083, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 16 Jul 2020.

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