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Combination treatment in Alzheimer’s disease: results of a randomized, controlled trial with cerebrolysin and donepezil
Alvarez, X. Anton,
Cacabelos, R.,
Sampedro, C.,
Couceiro, V.,
Aleixandre, M.,
Vargas, M.,
Linares, C.,
Granizo, E.,
García-Fantini, M.,
Baurecht, W.,
Doppler, E.,
Moessler, H.
Treatment with neurotrophic agents might enhance and/or prolong the effects of cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We compared the safety and efficacy of the neurotrophic compound Cerebrolysin (10 ml; n=64), donepezil (10 mg; n=66) and a combination of both treatments (n=67) in mild-to-moderate (mini-mental state examination-MMSE score 12-25) probable AD patients enrolled in […]
Efficacy and safety of Cerebrolysin in moderate to moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease: results of a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial investigating three dosages of Cerebrolysin
Alvarez, X. A.,
Cacabelos, R.,
Sampedro, C.,
Aleixandre, M.,
Linares, C.,
Granizo, E.,
Doppler, E.,
Moessler, H.
Background: cerebrolysin is a neuropeptide preparation mimicking the effects of neurotrophic factors. This subgroup analysis assessed safety and efficacy of Cerebrolysin in patients with moderate to moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (ITT data set: N = 133; MMSE: 14-20) included in a dose-finding study (ITT data set: N = 51; MMSE: 14-25). Results of the […]
Efficacy of rivastigmine transdermal patch on activities of daily living: item responder analyses
Objective: In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), rivastigmine has demonstrated statistically significant efficacy versus placebo on cognition and activities of daily living (ADL). The aim of this retrospective analysis was to further evaluate the treatment effects of rivastigmine on individual ADL items.; Methods: This exploratory analysis focused on the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study Activities of Daily Living […]
Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation on cognitive function and activities of daily living in older women with mild to moderate cognitive impairment
Yamada, Shizuru,
Akishita, Masahiro,
Fukai, Shiho,
Ogawa, Sumito,
Yamaguchi, Kiyoshi,
Matsuyama, Jun,
Kozaki, Koichi,
Toba, Kenji,
Ouchi, Yasuyoshi
Aim: There is little evidence that dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has beneficial effects on physical and psychological functions in older women. We investigated the effect of DHEA supplementation on cognitive function and ADL in older women with cognitive impairment.; Methods: A total of 27 women aged 65-90 years (mean ± standard deviation, 83 ± 6) with mild […]
Sertraline for the treatment of depression in Alzheimer disease: week-24 outcomes
Weintraub, Daniel,
Rosenberg, Paul B.,
Drye, Lea T.,
Martin, Barbara K.,
Frangakis, Constantine,
Mintzer, Jacobo E.,
Porsteinsson, Anton P.,
Schneider, Lon S.,
Rabins, Peter V.,
Munro, Cynthia A.,
Meinert, Curtis L.,
Lyketsos, Constantine G.
Background: Depression and antidepressant use are common in Alzheimer disease (AD), but the effect of antidepressant treatment for depression on longer term outcomes is unknown. The authors report the Week-24 outcomes of patients who participated in a 12-week efficacy study of sertraline for depression of AD.; Methods: One hundred thirty-one participants (sertraline = 67, placebo […]
Effects of hormone therapy on depressive symptoms and cognitive functions in women with Alzheimer disease: a 12 month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of low-dose estradiol and norethisterone
Valen-Sendstad, Arnhild,
Engedal, Knut,
Stray-Pedersen, Babill,
Strobel, Carsten,
Barnett, Liv,
Meyer, Nicolay,
Nurminemi, Minna
Objective: To elucidate the effects of low-dose 17beta-estradiol and norethisterone (hormone therapy [HT]) versus placebo in women with Alzheimer Disease (AD) on cognition, depressive symptoms, and activities of daily living.; Design: A 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, stratified by apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype (with versus without the epsilon4 allele), duration of education (< or =9 […]
Effectiveness of a specific care plan in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: cluster randomised trial (PLASA study)
Nourhashemi, Fati,
Andrieu, Sandrine,
Gillette-Guyonnet, Sophie,
Giraudeau, Bruno,
Cantet, Christelle,
Coley, Nicola,
Vellas, Bruno
Objective: To test the effectiveness of a comprehensive specific care plan in decreasing the rate of functional decline in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease compared with usual care in memory clinics.; Design: Cluster randomised trial.; Setting: 50 memory clinics in France.; Participants: Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (mini-mental state examination score 12-26). 1131 patients […]
The synergistic effect of acupuncture and computer-based cognitive training on post-stroke cognitive dysfunction: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of 2 × 2 factorial design
Yang, Shanli,
Ye, Haicheng,
Huang, Jia,
Tao, Jing,
Jiang, Cai,
Lin, Zhicheng,
Zheng, Guohua,
Chen, Lidian
Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of cognitive impairment. Up to 75% of stroke survivors may be considered to have cognitive impairment, which severely limit individual autonomy for successful reintegration into family, work and social life. The clinical efficacy of acupuncture with Baihui (DU20) and Shenting (DU24) in stroke and post-stroke cognitive […]
Effects of memantine on clinical ratings, fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography measurements, and cerebrospinal fluid assays in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer dementia: a 24-week, randomized, clinical trial
Wang, Tao,
Huang, Qiu,
Reiman, Eric M.,
Chen, Kewei,
Li, Xia,
Li, Guanjun,
Lin, Zhiguang,
Li, Chunbo,
Xiao, Shifu
Most experts consider that memantine has a symptomatic treatment, but clinical trials have not yet provided compelling evidence to support a disease-modifying effect. We investigate the effects of memantine on clinical ratings; fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) measurements, which can monitor disease-modifying effect; and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assays in patients with moderate to severe probable […]