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To Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Atorvastatin Plus a Cholinesterase Inhibitor in AD Patients.

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease
Registration Number
NCT00151502
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if atovastatin, when taken with a cholinesterase inhibitor, is effective for treating Alzheimer's disease.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
600
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnostic evidence of probable Alzheimer's disease consistent with NINCDS/ADRDA and DSM IV criteria.
  • Subject's Mini-Mental Status Examination Score (MMSE) must be in the range of 13 - 25 (inclusive) at Screening.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with dementia due to causes other than Alzheimer's disease.
  • Any condition, which, in the investigator's judgment might increase the risk to the subject or decrease the reliability of the data required to meet the objectives of the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
If the results of this study demonstrate efficacy and lead to the approval by the FDA of atorvastatin for use in humans for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, this would be available as an additional treatment option for patients.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
If the results of this study demonstrate efficacy and lead to the approval by the Food and Drug Administration of atorvastatin for use in humans, subject activities of daily living are being assessed.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pfizer Investigational Site

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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