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Efficacy and Safety of Rivastigmine Capsules in Patients With Probable Vascular Dementia

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Vascular Dementia
Registration Number
NCT00099216
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness, tolerability and safety of rivastigmine capsules in males and females between the ages of 50 and 85 years old with probable vascular dementia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
708
Inclusion Criteria
  • Between the ages of 50 and 85 years old
  • Have contact with a responsible caregiver 3 or more days per week
  • Be male or a female who is surgically sterilized or one year post menopausal
Exclusion Criteria
  • Current diagnosis of severe or unstable cardiovascular or other diseases
  • Current diagnosis of active, uncontrolled seizure disorder, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in cognition from baseline at week 24
Global clinical impression of change from baseline at week 24
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in activities of daily living from baseline at week 24
Change in behavioral symptoms from baseline at week 24
Change in clinical staging from baseline at week 24
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