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NCT06052254 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Dexmedetomidine Transdermal Systems (DMTS) Treatment for Agitation Associated With Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type

A Phase 2 study of Agitation, sponsored by Teikoku Pharma USA.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
150
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT06052254 is a Phase 2 study of Agitation that is actively recruiting participants, run by Teikoku Pharma USA. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, below the 192-participant average among 8 other Agitation trials with a reported enrollment target (22% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 2 states.

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The verdict

NCT06052254, a Phase 2 study of Agitation, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Teikoku Pharma USA.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
150 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study Summary

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of DMTS on frequency and severity of agitation associated with dementia of the Alzheimer's type, compared with placebo.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG 12 cm2 - 2 Active DMTS Patches
  • DRUG 6 cm2 - 1 Active and 1 Placebo DMTS Patches
  • DRUG Placebo - 2 Placebo DMTS Patches

Study Locations (3)

Massachusetts

  • Elixia MA, LLC - Springfield
  • Vitalix - Worcester

New Jersey

  • BioBehavioral Health - Toms River

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 150 participants
Start Date 2025-09-16
Est. Completion 2027-01
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Teikoku Pharma USA

5 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06052254

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06052254 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 192-participant average among 8 other Agitation trials with a reported enrollment target (22% lower). The listed sponsor is Teikoku Pharma USA, which has 5 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Agitation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which 12 cm2 - 2 Active DMTS Patches is the first listed.

NCT06052254 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Massachusetts, New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06052254 about?

NCT06052254 is a clinical study titled "Dexmedetomidine Transdermal Systems (DMTS) Treatment for Agitation Associated With Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type". The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of DMTS on frequency and severity of agitation associated with dementia of the Alzheimer's type, compared with placebo.

What is the current status of trial NCT06052254?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2025-09-16. Estimated completion is 2027-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06052254 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Agitation.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06052254?

The interventions under investigation include: 12 cm2 - 2 Active DMTS Patches (DRUG), 6 cm2 - 1 Active and 1 Placebo DMTS Patches (DRUG), Placebo - 2 Placebo DMTS Patches (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06052254?

This trial is sponsored by Teikoku Pharma USA, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06052254 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across Massachusetts, New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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