Clinical Effectiveness of 10 cm^2 Rivastigmine Patch in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Summary

This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of 10 cm\^2 rivastigmine patch in patients with Alzheimer Disease (MMSE 10-26). The primary objective was the percentage of patients who stayed on the target size of 10 cm\^2 for at least 8 weeks. This proportion was then compared to historical data of the percentage of patients who could reach a rivastigmine capsule target dose of 12 mg and stay on it at least 8 weeks.

Timeline

Start

2007-11

Primary completion

2008-11

Completion

2008-11

Publications

• Articus K, Baier M, Tracik F, Kuhn F, Preuss UW, Kurz A. A 24-week, multicentre, open evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of the rivastigmine patch in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease. Int J Clin Pract. 2011 Jul;65(7):790-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02713.x. Epub 2011 Jun 6.

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