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NCT01965756 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Effect of Insulin Sensitizer Metformin on AD Biomarkers
A Phase 2 study of Dementia and Alzheimers Disease, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01965756: Completed Phase 2 study of Dementia and Alzheimers Disease, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT01965756 is a Phase 2 study of Dementia and Alzheimers Disease that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 7,723-participant average among 199 other Dementia trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01965756, a Phase 2 study of Dementia and Alzheimers Disease, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory and other cognitive functions. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, affecting approximately 18 million people worldwide, including almost 500,000 in the Philadelphia tri-state area. After age 65, the incidence of AD rises exponentially, doubling every five years. By age 85, almost half of us will have AD. In 2030, as many as 7.7 million Americans could have AD, and by 2050 this number could rise to 11-16 million people. The annual cost of AD in the United States is about $200 billion. AD-related medical complications are among the most common causes of death in the elderly population. Despite these alarming statistics, a "cure" for AD may not be essential since delaying the onset of AD by just 5 years could have a profound impact on this disorder by reducing the incidence and cost of AD by 50% between now and 2050. AD is difficult to recognize in its earliest stages, in which the principal complaint is typically an increase in episodes of forgetfulness. This stage is now commonly referred to as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Neuroimaging and CSF biomarkers have demonstrated good accuracy in predicting which MCI patients later "convert" to AD and which tend to remain stable or revert to more normal cognition. The diagnosis of AD itself is made when increased loss of memory and other cognitive abilities (eg, language, praxis, and executive function) affect daily functioning. As the symptoms of dementia inevitably worsen, patients may become incapable of even basic activities such as feeding and dressing themselves. The disease course often spans more than a decade, creating a vast social and financial burden on society and extracting an immeasurable emotional toll on family members. Clinical and preclinical evidence is accumulating that brain insulin resistance may play a role in the pathogenesis and/or progression of Alzheimer's disease and tha
Primary Outcome
Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale- Cognitive Sub scale (ADAS-COG). Three trials of 10 words each (30 words total)
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Metformin
- DRUG Placebos
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania, Penn Memory Center - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT01965756 record still lists
NCT01965756 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 7,723-participant average among 199 other Dementia trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Dementia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Metformin is the first listed.
NCT01965756 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01965756 about?
NCT01965756 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Insulin Sensitizer Metformin on AD Biomarkers". Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory and other cognitive functions. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, affecting approximately 18 million people worldwide, including almost 500,000 in the Philadelphia tri-state are...
What is the current status of trial NCT01965756?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2013-01. Estimated completion is 2017-04.
What conditions does trial NCT01965756 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dementia, Alzheimers Disease, Memory Impairment, Vascular Dementia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01965756?
The interventions under investigation include: Metformin (DRUG), Placebos (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01965756?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01965756 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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