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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-17Clinical Trial Update: Complementary Interventions on Patients With Dementia: Comparative and Longitudinal Research [NA]
This document notes the completion of a clinical trial evaluating complementary interventions for patients with dementia, with comparative a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-10Clinical Trial Update: Neurocognitive Effects of Bilateral STN Versus GPi DBS in Parkinson's Disease Patients With MCI [NA]
A terminated clinical trial evaluating the neurocognitive effects of bilateral subthalamic nucleus versus globus pallidus internus deep brai…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-02Clinical Trial Update: Computerized Cognitive Training Program for Older Persons With Mild Dementia [NA]
This clinical trial update notes the completion of a study evaluating a computerized cognitive training program for older adults with mild d…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-28Clinical Trial Update: Serotonin Transporter Density in Late-life Depression With and Without Dementia [Phase 2]
This Phase 2 clinical trial update examines serotonin transporter density in older adults with depression, comparing those with and without …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-07Clinical Trial Update: The Family Caregiver Training Program for Caregivers of People With Dementia [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial update reports the completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies evaluating a family caregiver training program for people w…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Characteristics of Treatment Responders to Galantamine [NA]
This completed clinical trial update describes the characteristics of patients who showed a response to galantamine treatment in dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Clinical Trial of Donepezil Between the Naive Group and the Switching Group [NA]
This is a completed clinical trial comparing donepezil between naive and switching groups in Alzheimer's disease and dementia; specific resu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-05Clinical Trial Update: Coordinating Center for Caregiver Intervention Trial [NA]
The University of Pittsburgh–sponsored Coordinating Center for Caregiver Intervention Trial for dementia and Alzheimer's disease has complet…
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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 research · 2015-12-04Clinical Trial Update: A Naturalistic Two-year Cohort Study of Agitation and Quality of Life in Care Homes
A naturalistic two-year cohort clinical trial update examining agitation and quality of life in care homes among individuals with dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-03Clinical Trial Update: Trial of a Medical and Mental Health Unit for Older People [NA]
This document provides a status update on a completed clinical trial evaluating a medical and mental health unit for older people with demen…
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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 withdrawal · 2015-10-15Clinical Trial Update: Study of the Safety of Two Doses of Investigational Study Drug EVP-6124 in Subjects With Alzheimer's Disease Currently Receiving Memantine [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study evaluating the safety of two doses of EVP-6124 in people with Alzheimer's disease who are receiving memantine has been withdra…
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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 research · 2015-10-07Clinical Trial Update: A Support Program for Carers of Persons With Dementia [NA]
This entry reports the completion of a clinical trial evaluating a support program for carers of people with dementia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-09-15Clinical Trial Update: Dementia Phenotypes in Primary Care, Hospital, and National Mortality Registries
A University College London-led clinical trial investigating dementia phenotypes across primary care, hospital settings, and national mortal…