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A Safety and Efficacy Study of Ispronicline (TC-1734-112) in Subjects With Age Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Age-Related Memory Disorders
Registration Number
NCT00109564
Lead Sponsor
Targacept Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this Phase II study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ispronicline (TC-1734-112) compared to placebo (inactive substance pill) in patients with age associated memory impairment (AAMI). AAMI is characterized as cognitive impairment including memory loss and poor concentration associated with aging.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
174
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female subjects aged 50-80 years.
  • Lives with a significant other.
  • Has subjective memory complaints. Verbal verification of this subjective memory complaint will be obtained from the significant other.
  • Has no severe, uncontrolled medical condition.
  • If receiving treatment for a medical condition, that treatment has been stable for at least 2 months before entering the trial and to remain stable throughout the trial.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Aged less than 50 years or greater than 80 years.
  • Lives alone.
  • Has any medical condition not adequately controlled, or likely to interfere with performance of the study procedures.
  • Medication for a medical condition has been changed in the last 2 months or during the trial.
  • Administration of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and gingko biloba within 2 months prior to entering the study.
  • Has evidence of depression or anxiety
  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for Alzheimer's or vascular dementia.
  • Has participated in an investigational drug trial in the previous 30 days.
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To assess safety and tolerability of ispronicline vs. placebo in generally healthy elderly subjects with subjective and objective memory impairment meeting the generally accepted criteria for AAMI.
To assess effect, on cognition, of ispronicline vs. placebo in generally healthy elderly subjects with subjective and objective memory impairment meeting the generally accepted criteria for AAMI.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (10)

Pivotal Research Center

🇺🇸

Peoria, Arizona, United States

Meridien Research

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Hartford Research

🇺🇸

Florence, Kentucky, United States

Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SW Florida

🇺🇸

Fort Meyers, Florida, United States

Northlake Medical Research Center

🇺🇸

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Berman Center

🇺🇸

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Kulynych Research Center

🇺🇸

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Radiant Research Philadelphia

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Wake Forest University

🇺🇸

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Radiant Research

🇺🇸

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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