Dementia
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-16Clinical Trial Update: Alzheimer Patients and the Snoezelen Program [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial update evaluating the Snoezelen multisensory program for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. The study, sponsore…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-11Clinical Trial Update: A Longitudinal Multidimensional Population Study on Brain Aging
This entry reports the completion of a longitudinal population study on brain aging sponsored by Fondazione Golgi Cenci. It focuses on demen…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-08Clinical Trial Update: IGF and Other Neurotrophic Factors in Patients With Dementia
This completed clinical trial update reports the study evaluating insulin-like growth factor (IGF) and other neurotrophic factors in patient…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-02Clinical Trial Update: Improving Mood and Behavior in Assisted Living Residents Through Skills Training for Their Caregivers [Phase 2, Phase 3]
This clinical trial evaluated caregiver skills training to improve mood and behavior among assisted living residents with dementia and Alzhe…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-02Clinical Trial Update: Facilitating Caregiver Adaptation to Patient Institutionalization [Phase 3]
This document reports the completion of a Phase 3 clinical trial aimed at facilitating caregiver adaptation to institutionalization for pati…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-20Clinical Trial Update: Methylphenidate for Apathy in Alzheimer's Dementia: A Controlled Study [Phase 4]
Phase 4, controlled study evaluating methylphenidate for apathy in Alzheimer's disease. The results were posted in 2015.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-20Clinical Trial Update: Low-Dose Opiate Therapy for Discomfort in Dementia (L-DOT) [Phase 4]
Phase 4 study assessing low-dose opiate therapy to relieve discomfort in patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia has c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-06Clinical Trial Update: Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study to Evaluate Donepezil and MK-3134 for Reversal of Cognitive Impairment Associated With Scopolamine Administration (3134-005)(COMPLETED) [Phase 1]
This is a completed Phase 1 crossover trial evaluating whether donepezil and the investigational MK-3134 can reverse scopolamine-induced cog…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-03Clinical Trial Update: Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donepezil (Aricept) in Parkinson' s Disease (PD) Patients With Dementia [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating safety, tolerability, and efficacy of donepezil in Parkinson's disease patients with dementia; study completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-10-19Clinical Trial Update: The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study (The WHIMS Study)
WHIMS completed analysis on dementia risk in older women receiving estrogen therapy; results suggested an increased risk of probable dementi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-10-16Clinical Trial Update: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Geriatric Patients
This clinical trial update notes a completed study on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older adults. Related conditions mentioned incl…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-10-14Clinical Trial Update: DanceFit Prime: A Dance Based Physical Activity and Nutritional Intervention for Primary Care - A Feasibility Study [NA]
This update reports the completion of a feasibility study evaluating DanceFit Prime, a dance-based physical activity and nutritional interve…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-09-02Clinical Trial Update: Physical Activity and Cerebral Metabolism in the Elderly: a Randomised Controlled Trial [NA]
A completed randomized controlled trial examining the impact of physical activity on cerebral metabolism in elderly individuals with dementi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-08-18Clinical Trial Update: Mindful Awareness Program for the Prevention of Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial [NA]
This is a completed randomized controlled trial evaluating a Mindful Awareness Program for the prevention of dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-07-31Clinical Trial Update: Patient Participation in Prevention of Loss of Functions [NA]
This clinical trial update indicates that the Herlev Hospital study on patient participation to prevent loss of functions in dementia and ma…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-07-30Clinical Trial Update: BOLD Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Cerebral Blood Flow Measurements as Biomarkers for Cognition Enhancing Drugs (3134-006) [Phase 1]
This Phase 1 study evaluated BOLD fMRI and cerebral blood flow as biomarkers for cognition-enhancing drug candidates in dementia. The study …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-07-28Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Multimodal Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (MCET) for Ealy Dementia [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating Multimodal Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (MCET) for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-06-23Clinical Trial Update: Levetiracetam: The Anti-Convulsant of Choice for Elderly Patients With Dementia [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial update evaluating levetiracetam as a convulsant therapy for elderly patients with dementia-related epilepsy; study completed w…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-06-16Clinical Trial Update: Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band (WSEB) Exercise Program for the Demented Seniors [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating the Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band Exercise Program for individuals with dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-06-10Clinical Trial Update: Two Interventions for Early Stage Dementia: A Comparative Efficacy Trial [NA]
A completed comparative efficacy trial conducted by the University of Washington examined two interventions for early-stage dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-06-08Clinical Trial Update: A Study to Evaluate the Effects of MK-0249 and an Alzheimer's Disease Medication on Cognitive Function in Adults With Alzheimer's Disease (MK-0249-023) [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 trial evaluating MK-0249 with an Alzheimer's disease medication in adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia was terminated; re…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-06-03Clinical Trial Update: Preventing Loss of Independence Through Exercise (PLIÉ) - Pilot [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 pilot trial evaluating the PLIÉ exercise program for people with dementia. The study status indicates it has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-28Clinical Trial Update: Reducing Caregiver Stress and Sleep Disturbances in Patients With Progressive Dementia
A completed clinical trial examining strategies to reduce caregiver stress and sleep disturbances in patients with dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-22Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Effectiveness of Dementia Care Strategies in Underserved Communities [NA]
A completed RAND-sponsored trial evaluated comparative effectiveness of dementia care strategies in underserved communities; results were po…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-05Clinical Trial Update: Telephone Support for Dementia Caregivers [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating telephone support for dementia caregivers has been completed; the update notes completion but does not pro…