drugset / Trial / NCT01780974
Pilot Study: Lipoic Acid and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Alzheimer's Prevention
RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindPrevention
Summary
The primary aim of the pilot study is to provide data that can be used to better determine sample size for the design of a larger clinical trial. The pilot will evaluate the effectiveness of Lipoic Acid (LA) plus Omega-3 fatty acids (Omega-3) on preventing Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The investigators will also collect data to evaluate recruitment rate, safety, and compliance over the 12 month study period.
Timeline
- Start
- 2013-04
- Primary completion
- 2015-10
- Completion
- 2015-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Fish oil concentrate | Unknown | 3000 mg | — |
| Subject | alpha-lipoic acid | Small molecule | 600 mg | — |
Indications
No indication recorded.