The Efficacy of Galantamine Treatment on Attention in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study will examine whether the administration of galantamine is effective for improvement of attention and more effective for patients with serious disturbance of attention by administering galantamine to patients with Alzheimer's dementia and performing an attention test on baseline, week 4 and 12.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Detailed Description
This is an open label (all people know the identity of the intervention), multi-center, prospective study investigating the effect of galantamine on the attention of Alzheimer's dementia patients. The objectives of this study include the evaluation of the relationship between change in attention after 4 weeks of galantamine administration and to investigate the effect of study drug after 12 weeks administration (the difference in the improvement of attention after the administration of galantamine). The secondary objective of this study is to clarify the causal relationship between improvement of attention and activities of daily living (ADL). The design of this study is prospective, open-label, multi-center study. Study populations are probable Alzheimer's dementia patients diagnosed by NINCDS-ADRDA (National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke and the Alzheimer's disease and Related Disorders Association), DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria. The efficacy of study drug will be assessed by evaluating cognitive function, attention and behavioral symptoms before and after the treatment using the following assessment tools: ADAS-K-cog11 (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - cognitive subscale), computerized attention test and activities of daily living. Safety evaluations include adverse event monitoring and clinical lab tests. The patient is administered oral galantamine 8 mg/day for the first 4 weeks and then 16 mg/day. The dose of galantamine is increased up to 24 mg if tolerated.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Galantamine
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Drug: Galantamine
Orally administered Galantamine 8 mg/day for the first 4 weeks. Thereafter the dose will be increased to 16 mg/day. If tolerated, the dose of galantamine can be increased up to 24 mg/day.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change From Baseline in Simple Reaction Time [Baseline, Week 12]
The Simple Reaction Time is a computerized attention test that evaluates the patient's reaction time when the color of the computer screen changes from black to white by performing a total of 70 times for six minutes.
- Change From Baseline in Choice Reaction Time [Baseline, Week 12]
The Choice Reaction Time is a computerized attention test that evaluates the reaction time and the number of errors by showing patients one card on the computer screen and making them find the same one among similar four cards. The test is performed a total of 12 times.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Change From Baseline in Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog) [Baseline, Week 12]
The Alzheimer's disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog) is an instrument used to assess cognitive dysfunction in individuals with Alzheimer disease and other dementias. It consists of 11 items, with scores ranging from 1 to 70. Maximum score is 70. Higher scores indicate worsening.
- Change From Baseline in Korean Version of Disability Assessment for Demential Scale (DAD-K) [Baseline, Week 12]
DAD-K is the Korean version of the Assessment for Dementia Scale, a tool developed to evaluate the Alzheimer patients' function including both basic and instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (ADL). It evaluates one function from various perspectives including behavior initiation, plan and preparation, and valid performance. It consists of 10 questions, each can score either 0 (no) or 1 (yes), if not applicable, patient will check on "not applicable (x)" which will not count in the calculation. Scores range from 0 to 100. Higher score represents better function
- Change From Baseline in Seoul-Instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (S-IADL) [Baseline, Week 12]
The Seoul-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (S-IADL) assesses patients' abilities to perform instrumental and social activities of daily living. These include the ability to prepare a balanced meal, remember appointments, keep financial records, remember to take medication, and so on. It is composed of 15 items, with scores ranging from 0 to 45. Lower scores indicate better functioning.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Alzheimer's disease according to the criteria of DSM-IV, NINCDS-ADRDA
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K-MMSE (Korean - Mini Mental State Exam) is 10 to 24
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Reliable Guardian available to the patients
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Patient or guardian provided written informed consent before entering into the clinical trial
Exclusion Criteria:
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Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors used to treat dementia taken within 30 days of the beginning in this clinical trial
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Neurodegenerative diseases (eg Parkinson's disease, Pick's disease, Huntington's disease, Down syndrome)
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Dementia related to head trauma and dementia related to brain damage due to cerebral hypoxia (hypoxic brain damage after cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hypoxic brain damage after surgery, hypoxic brain damage due to addiction, hypoxic brain damage due to shock)
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brain tumor, nerve syphilis, meningitis, encephalitis
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epilepsy
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Janssen Korea, Ltd., Korea
Investigators
- Study Director: Janssen Korea, Ltd. Clinical Trial, Janssen Korea, Ltd.
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CR015850
- GAL-KOR-21
- GALALZ4039
Study Results
Participant Flow
Recruitment Details | Of the total of 99 enrolled patients, only 92 were screened. |
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Pre-assignment Detail |
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Period Title: Overall Study | |
STARTED | 92 |
COMPLETED | 57 |
NOT COMPLETED | 35 |
Baseline Characteristics
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Overall Participants | 92 |
Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ] | |
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years] |
73.24
(7.969)
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Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants) | |
Female |
70
76.1%
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Male |
22
23.9%
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Outcome Measures
Title | Change From Baseline in Simple Reaction Time |
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Description | The Simple Reaction Time is a computerized attention test that evaluates the patient's reaction time when the color of the computer screen changes from black to white by performing a total of 70 times for six minutes. |
Time Frame | Baseline, Week 12 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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Per-protocol (PP) analysis set. |
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Measure Participants | 92 |
Week 4 (n=83) |
-30.92
(1277.0)
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Week 12 (n=73) |
180.83
(519.18)
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Title | Change From Baseline in Choice Reaction Time |
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Description | The Choice Reaction Time is a computerized attention test that evaluates the reaction time and the number of errors by showing patients one card on the computer screen and making them find the same one among similar four cards. The test is performed a total of 12 times. |
Time Frame | Baseline, Week 12 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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Per-protocol (PP) analysis set. |
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Measure Participants | 92 |
Week 4 (n=80) |
429.54
(3388.0)
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Week 12 (n=73) |
1331
(3627.0)
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Title | Change From Baseline in Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog) |
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Description | The Alzheimer's disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog) is an instrument used to assess cognitive dysfunction in individuals with Alzheimer disease and other dementias. It consists of 11 items, with scores ranging from 1 to 70. Maximum score is 70. Higher scores indicate worsening. |
Time Frame | Baseline, Week 12 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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Intention-to-Treat analysis set. |
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Measure Participants | 73 |
Mean (Standard Deviation) [scores on a scale] |
1.31
(5.67)
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Title | Change From Baseline in Korean Version of Disability Assessment for Demential Scale (DAD-K) |
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Description | DAD-K is the Korean version of the Assessment for Dementia Scale, a tool developed to evaluate the Alzheimer patients' function including both basic and instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (ADL). It evaluates one function from various perspectives including behavior initiation, plan and preparation, and valid performance. It consists of 10 questions, each can score either 0 (no) or 1 (yes), if not applicable, patient will check on "not applicable (x)" which will not count in the calculation. Scores range from 0 to 100. Higher score represents better function |
Time Frame | Baseline, Week 12 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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Intention-to-Treat analysis set. |
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Measure Participants | 73 |
Mean (Standard Deviation) [scores on a scale] |
-1.41
(10.53)
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Title | Change From Baseline in Seoul-Instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (S-IADL) |
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Description | The Seoul-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (S-IADL) assesses patients' abilities to perform instrumental and social activities of daily living. These include the ability to prepare a balanced meal, remember appointments, keep financial records, remember to take medication, and so on. It is composed of 15 items, with scores ranging from 0 to 45. Lower scores indicate better functioning. |
Time Frame | Baseline, Week 12 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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Intention-to-Treat analysis set. |
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine |
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Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter |
Measure Participants | 73 |
Mean (Standard Deviation) [scores on a scale] |
1.22
(6.88)
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Adverse Events
Time Frame | 12 weeks | |
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Adverse Event Reporting Description | ||
Arm/Group Title | Galantamine | |
Arm/Group Description | 8 mg/day for 4 weeks; 16 mg/day thereafter | |
All Cause Mortality |
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Galantamine | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | / (NaN) | |
Serious Adverse Events |
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Galantamine | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 8/92 (8.7%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Nausea | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
General disorders | ||
Headache | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | ||
Fall | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Fracture | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Hyperglycemia | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
Asthenia | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Brain stem infarction | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Neuromyopathy | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Psychiatric disorders | ||
Delirium | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events |
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Galantamine | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 41/92 (44.6%) | |
Cardiac disorders | ||
Chest discomfort | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Ear and labyrinth disorders | ||
Tinnitus | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Hearing loss | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Nausea | 15/92 (16.3%) | |
Vomiting | 5/92 (5.4%) | |
Diarrhea | 4/92 (4.3%) | |
Dyspepsia | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Abdominal discomfort | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Belching | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Constipation | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Intermittent indigestion | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
General disorders | ||
Headache | 5/92 (5.4%) | |
Insomnia | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Cold | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Lethargy | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Fall | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Fatigue | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Sleep disorder | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Sun stroke | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Sweating | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Somnolence | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Weight loss | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Poor appetite | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
Asthenia | 2/92 (2.2%) | |
Arthralgia | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Rigor | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Knee pain | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Dizziness/vertigo | 7/92 (7.6%) | |
Anorexia | 6/92 (6.5%) | |
Tonic pain | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Tremor | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Psychiatric disorders | ||
Depression | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Dementia | 1/92 (1.1%) | |
Confusion | 1/92 (1.1%) |
Limitations/Caveats
More Information
Certain Agreements
Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release (time limit not indicated).
Results Point of Contact
Name/Title | Business Unit Director |
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Organization | Jan-Cil Korea |
Phone | 82 2 2094-4537 |
- CR015850
- GAL-KOR-21
- GALALZ4039