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Alzheimer's Disease

'Dementia' is a group of diseases which affect thinking, memory and other brain functions. Alzheimer's is the commonest type of dementia; it mostly affects people over 65. It's due to destruction of brain cells, leading to confusion, loss of memory, behavior and personality changes.

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Severe Alzheimer/Dementia Study -DUS44

The purpose of this 24 week, prospective, randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, multi-center study is to compare the effects of two different doses of a Novartis investigational drug in people with severe dementia/Alzheimers. An "investigational drug" is a drug that is being clinically tested and is not approved for sale or use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the indication in which it is being studied.
Trial phase: Phase 4
Participation Duration: The participant will be required to visit the doctor’s office 6 times over about 28 weeks.
Protocol Number: CENA713DUS44




Alzheimer's Disease Study - A2203

The purpose of this 90-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and Abeta-specific antibody response of repeated intra-muscular injections with a Novartis investigational drug in patients with mild Alzheimer's Disease. An "investigational drug" is a drug that is being clinically tested and is not approved for sale or use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the indication in which it is being studied.
Trial phase: Phase 2
Participation Duration: Participation in this study will require you to go to your doctor's office/clinic about 22 times over about 90 weeks (on average monthly). In addition, you will have to go to the radiologist for an MRI scan 6 times during the study.
Protocol Number: CCAD106A2203





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