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NCT00440050 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), an Omega 3 Fatty Acid, in Slowing the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
402
Enrollment target

NCT00440050 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS). The registered enrollment target is 402 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00440050, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
402 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether chronic DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) supplementation slows the progression of cognitive and functional decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 402 participants
Start Date 2007-02
Est. Completion 2009-05
Phase Phase 3

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00440050

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00440050 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 402 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), which has 10 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00440050 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00440050 about?

NCT00440050 is a clinical study titled "DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), an Omega 3 Fatty Acid, in Slowing the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease". The purpose of this study is to determine whether chronic DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) supplementation slows the progression of cognitive and functional decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).

What is the current status of trial NCT00440050?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 402 participants. The study started on 2007-02. Estimated completion is 2009-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00440050?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00440050?

This trial is sponsored by Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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