AIT-082 Phase 1B Study

Summary

AIT-082 is a novel small molecule that crosses the blood-brain barrier to enhance nerve function by increasing levels of neurotrophic growth factors and encouraging nerve sprouting in the brain. Preclinical studies in animals have shown that AIT-082 improves memory in aged animals and in animals with neurological deficits. This study was a double-blind placebo-controlled safety study that was designed to study whether AIT-082 may delay age-related mental decline. Eight healthy older volunteers at two clinical sites were given single, weekly, rising doses of AIT-082 or placebo for 5 weeks; were tested for side effects and absorption; and underwent a battery of neuropsychological memory tests, including word and number recall tests.

Timeline

Start

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Primary completion

2005-06

Completion

2005-06

Publications

• Results Grundman M, Capparelli E, Kim HT, Morris JC, Farlow M, Rubin EH, Heidebrink J, Hake A, Ho G, Schultz AN, Schafer K, Houston W, Thomas R, Thal LJ; Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study. A multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled, multiple-dose, safety and pharmacokinetic study of AIT-082 (Neotrofin) in mild Alzheimer's disease patients. Life Sci. 2003 Jun 20;73(5):539-53. doi: 10.1016/s0024-3205(03)00320-5.

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