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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 research · 2015-08-28Clinical Trial Update: Families Affected by Dementia: A Survey of Caregivers
A completed study from the University of Miami surveys caregivers of people with dementia to understand family impact and caregiver experien…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-08-28Clinical Trial Update: Perceptions Regarding Investigational Screening for Memory Problems in Primary Care
A completed clinical trial update from Indiana University about perceptions of an investigational memory-screening approach in primary care …
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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 research · 2015-08-13Clinical Trial Update: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Treating Anxiety in People With Dementia [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial exploring cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety in people with dementia has completed.
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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 research · 2015-06-26Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Hospital Admission on Patients With Dementia
An update on a clinical trial studying the impact of hospital admission on patients with dementia; the current trial status is unknown.
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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 withdrawal · 2015-05-27Clinical Trial Update: Safety and Efficacy of Divalproex and Quetiapine in Elderly Alzheimer's Dementia Patients [Phase 4]
This report indicates that the Phase 4 trial evaluating safety and efficacy of divalproex in combination with quetiapine for elderly patient…
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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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FDA approval · 2015-05-18FDA Approved: NEURACEQ — Supplemental Application (Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for NEURACEQ (FLORBETABEN F 18) submitted by Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.
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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…
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FDA label_change · 2015-05-04FDA Approved: NEURACEQ — Supplemental Application (Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.)
FDA approved a supplemental application for NEURACEQ (Florbetaben F-18) by Lantheus Biosciences Ltd., expanding its labeling.
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FDA approval · 2015-05-01FDA Approved: FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F 18 — Original Application (Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana)
FDA approved Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 as a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging under an original ap…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Pain Management and Behavioral Outcomes in Patients With Dementia [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update from the US Department of Veterans Affairs assessing pain management and behavioral outcomes in dementia patie…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Supporting Caregivers of Persons With Dementia: A Pilot Study [Phase 2, Phase 3]
A completed Phase 2/Phase 3 pilot study evaluating a caregiver-support intervention for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Testing the Effectiveness of Telephone Support for Dementia Caregivers [NA]
The clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of telephone support for dementia caregivers has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Nurse Managed Clinic for Dementia Patients and Family Caregivers
A completed clinical trial evaluating a nurse-managed clinic model for dementia patients and their family caregivers.