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Testing a new drug for agitation in Alzheimer's disease

AgitationAlzheimer Disease

Treatments studied

Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.

This trial tests an investigational drug called BMS-986368 to see if it can safely reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. You may be able to join if you have Alzheimer's with confirmed biomarkers and experience agitation that has been going on for at least 4 weeks.

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Phase
Phase 2
Enrollment
120 people
Ages
55 years to 90 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (confirmed by a biomarker test).
  • You have had significant agitation or aggression for at least the past 4 weeks.
  • Your score on a memory test (MMSE-1) is 24 or lower.
  • You are able to walk on your own or with a walker or wheelchair.
  • You live in a stable home, assisted living, or nursing home, and a caregiver can join you if you live at home.

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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