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Nuedexta in the Treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Launched by ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, PHOENIX · Apr 15, 2013

Trial Information

Current as of May 01, 2025

Terminated

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Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Male/female 55 to 90 years, inclusive.
  • Meets National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke/Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association criteria for probable AD.
  • Modified Hachinski Ischemia Scale score of ≤4.
  • Folstein Mini Mental State Exam score 16-26 at Visit 1.
  • Geriatric Depression Scale score ≤6. For patient with history of depression, he/she have been on steady dose of anti-depressant for at least 3 months.
  • Clinical history and relevant symptoms of Pseudobulbar Affect.
  • Center for Neurologic Study-Lability Scale score at baseline ≥13.
  • Stable hematologic, hepatic, and renal function, with no clinically significant symptoms, and with clinical laboratory results (CBC, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis) up to 1-fold higher than upper limit of normal range.
  • Resting respiratory rate 12-20/minute.
  • MRI or CT scan within past 12 months; no findings inconsistent with diagnosis of AD.
  • ECG (within 4 weeks prior to entry)with no evidence of clinically significant abnormalities.
  • Concurrent treatment with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor or memantine allowed; must be on stable dose at least 2 months before screening. Dosing must remain stable throughout the study.
  • Use of SSRI's allowed. Must have used for 3 months prior to study entry; dose must remain unchanged during course of study.
  • No current symptoms of depressive disorder.
  • Score of 19 or lower in the Beck Depression Inventory.
  • Agrees to use no prohibited medications during study.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Has current serious or unstable illnesses that, in investigator's opinion, could interfere with analysis of safety and efficacy data; has life expectancy \<2 years.
  • No reliable caregiver in frequent contact with patient (at least 10 hours/week.
  • Current or prior history of major psychiatric disturbance.
  • Have been in other clinical study within 30 days of entry.
  • Score of 20 or higher in Beck Depression Inventory.
  • Multiple episodes of head trauma, history within last year of serious infectious disease affecting the brain, head trauma resulting in protracted loss of consciousness, or myasthenia gravis.
  • Within the last 5 years, history of a primary or recurrent malignant disease.
  • Known sensitivity to quinidine or dextromethorphan.
  • History of human immunodeficiency virus, multiple or severe drug allergies, or severe post-treatment hypersensitivity reactions.
  • History of chronic alcohol or drug abuse/dependence within the past 5 years.
  • Judged by investigator to be at serious risk for suicide.
  • Has a recent or current lab result indicating clinically significant lab abnormality.
  • At Visit 1 has ALT/SGPT values ≥2 times upper limit of normal (ULN); AST/SGOT values ≥3 times the ULN; total bilirubin values ≥2 times the ULN.
  • Resting diurnal oxygen saturation \<95%.
  • Received dextromethorphan and quinidine within previous 6 months.
  • Hypotension (systolic BP \<100 mm Hg); postural syncope; unexplained syncope.
  • Used medications that affect the CNS (except for AD) for less than 4 weeks.
  • On disallowed concomitant medications.
  • Experiencing acute exacerbation of underlying neurological disorder within previous 2 months.

About St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center, Phoenix

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advancing medical research. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the hospital is committed to exploring innovative treatments and therapies that enhance patient outcomes. With a focus on ethical research practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, St. Joseph’s is at the forefront of clinical trials that address a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring rigorous scientific standards while prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

Locations

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Jiong Shi, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix AZ

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

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