Dexmedetomidine in the Treatment of Agitation Associated With Dementia
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A study to determine the safety and efficacy of BXCL501 dosing for episodes of agitation associated with dementia when they occur (given as needed [PRN]), for a maximum of 28 doses within a 12-week treatment period.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 3 |
Detailed Description
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, 3-arm study assessing efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two doses of BXCL501 in male and female subjects (65 years and older) with acute psychomotor agitation. Subjects will be dosed PRN with a maximum of 28 doses over a 12-week period. Once a subject has received 28 doses of BXCL501, they will continue to be followed for the remainder of the 12-week study period.
Approximately 150 subjects will participate in this study. Subjects will receive a single film consisting of BXCL501 40 µg dose or BXCL501 60 µg dose or placebo in a 1:1:1 randomization scheme. Subjects must reside in a care facility where all study-related procedures and study.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Active Comparator: Cohort 1- 40 Micrograms Sublingual film containing 40 Micrograms Dexmedetomidine |
Drug: Dexmedetomidine (BXCL501)
Sublingual Film
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| Active Comparator: Cohort 2- 60 Micrograms Sublingual film containing 60 Micrograms Dexmedetomidine |
Drug: Dexmedetomidine (BXCL501)
Sublingual Film
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| Placebo Comparator: Placebo Sublingual Placebo film |
Drug: Placebo
Sublingual Placebo Film
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Primary End Point [120 minutes]
The change from baseline in PEC total score at 2 hours post-dose for the first episode of agitation
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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All subjects must have a diagnosis of probable AD based on NIA-AA criteria (2018).
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Episodes of psychomotor agitation (e.g., kick, bite, flailing).
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Subjects exhibit behaviors that are congruent with the International Psychogeriatric Association criterion for agitation representing a change from the subject's usual behavior.
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Subjects who read, understand, and provide written informed consent, or who have a LAR to provide consent on their behalf.
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Subjects who are deemed to be medically appropriate for study participation by the principal investigator.
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Participants who agree to use a medically acceptable and effective birth control method.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Subjects with dementia or other memory impairment not due to probable AD.
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Clinical diagnosis of probable AD should not be applied when there is evidence of a cerebrovascular incident temporally related to the worsening of cognitive function.
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Subjects with agitation caused by acute intoxication.
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Subjects with significant risk of suicide or homicide per the investigator's assessment.
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Subjects who are medically unstable or in recovery. Note: Subjects with a remote (>5 years) history of stroke may be included, regardless of size/location.
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History of clinically significant syncope or syncopal attacks, orthostatic hypotension within the past 2 years, current evidence of hypovolemia, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia.
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Subjects who had a total score of >13 (ie, high fall risk) on the John Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool.
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Subjects with laboratory or ECG abnormalities.
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Subjects who have received an investigational drug within 30 days prior to Screening.
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Subjects who are currently suffering from substance abuse. Patients with a potential cause for delirium (relatively recent onset agitation and dementia)
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bioxcel Clinical Research Site | Miami Lakes | Florida | United States | 33016 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- BioXcel Therapeutics Inc
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- BXCL501-303