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Alzheimer's DiseaseNCT00880347

Blood Gene Expression Signature in Patients Diagnosed With Probable Alzheimer's Disease Compared to Patients Suffering From Other Types of Dementia

A study testing Blood sampling in people with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, run by Exonhit at 21 sites in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of the study is to define the performance of blood-based signatures for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in different patients populations including AD, non-AD dementia, and non-demented controls. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
What is being tested?
Blood sampling
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
550 participants
Where
21 sitesFrance
Study dates
Feb 2008to Feb 2011
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • AD group :
  • Male or female patient, aged ≥ 40 years old included at entry.
  • Patients having a clinical diagnosis of probable AD according to DSM-IV TR [F00.xx] and National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke/Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS-ADRDA) criteria.
  • Written informed consent obtained from the patient or, if appropriate, from legal representative according to local laws and regulations.
  • Evidence that brain imaging (either cerebral CT-scan or cerebral MRI) was performed to settle the AD diagnosis, and that the results are compatible with AD diagnosis.
  • Neurological exam without any particularities or without any specific focal signs likely to be related to other conditions than AD.
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  • Patient compliant with study procedures.
  • Non AD demented group :
  • Male or female patient, aged ≥ 40 years old included at entry.
  • Patients having a clinical diagnosis of dementia which can be one of the following :
  • VaD according to NINDS-AIREN criteria or,
  • LBD according to McKeith's criteria, or,
  • FTD according to Neary's or Lund \& Manchester criteria or,
  • PDD according to DSM-IV TR criteria [F02.x] or,
  • Mixed dementia which is defined in this study as patients fulfilling DSM-IV TR criteria [F02.8] for dementia with multiple aetiologies focussing on dementia of Alzheimer type with secondary occurrence of vascular dementia.
  • Written informed consent obtained from the patient or, if appropriate, from legal representative according to local laws and regulations.
  • Evidence that brain imaging (either cerebral CT-scan or cerebral MRI) was performed to settle the diagnosis of dementia, and that the results are compatible with the diagnosis of dementia.
  • Absence of other signs or symptoms that may be better related to another type of dementia than the current dementia diagnosis.
  • Patient compliant with study procedures.
  • Cognitive impairment-free control group :
  • Male or female subject, aged ≥ 60 years old included at entry.
  • Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
  • Absence of spontaneously reported significant cognitive complaints from the subject at entry.
  • MMSE ≥ 27 at entry.
  • Subject with no impairment in daily living activities.
  • Subject compliant with study procedures.

Who cannot join

  • AD group :
  • Any pathology, medical condition or symptoms that may lead to reconsider the initial diagnosis of probable AD, or that may rend the initial diagnosis of probable AD doubtful at entry, according to the opinion of the investigator.
  • Current or recent history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence.
  • Diagnostic of Mild Cognitive Impairment defined by subjective complaints from the patient regarding memory and/or cognitive symptoms, objective memory and/or cognitive impairment at testing but not meeting AD diagnostic criteria, and not affecting daily living activities.
  • Current diagnosis of brain tumour.
  • Any current pathology or medical condition, for which blood sampling may involve a risk for the patient's health, according to the opinion of the investigator.
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  • Pregnancy.
  • Patient who is not registered at "Sécurité Sociale".
  • Current participation in another study using an investigational non-marketed product.
  • Non-AD demented group :
  • Any pathology, medical condition or symptoms that may lead to reconsider the initial diagnosis of dementia the patient is suffering from, or that may rend the initial diagnosis of dementia doubtful at entry, according to the opinion of the investigator.
  • Diagnostic of Mild Cognitive Impairment defined by subjective complaints from the patient regarding memory and/or cognitive symptoms, objective memory and/or cognitive impairment at testing but not meeting the diagnostic criteria for dementia, and not affecting daily living activities.
  • Current diagnosis of brain tumour.
  • Any current pathology or medical condition for which blood sampling may involve a risk for the patient's health, according to the opinion of the investigator.
  • Current or recent history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Patient who is not registered at "Sécurité Sociale".
  • Current participation in another study using an investigational non-marketed product.
  • Cognitive impairment-free control group :
  • Subject spontaneously complaining from significant cognitive impairment.
  • Known family history of dementia.
  • Diagnosis of any type of dementia (either AD or non-AD dementia), Mild Cognitive Impairment, or any current or past history of CNS pathology (including but not limited to brain injury, brain tumour, stroke, normal pressure hydrocephalus, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis,…) that may be responsible for the occurrence of dementia.
  • History or current clinically significant psychiatric pathology (including but not limited to psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders).
  • Current major depressive disorder, either treated or not, associated with clinically significant symptoms.
  • Any current pathology or medical condition for which blood sampling may involve a risk for the subject's health, according to the opinion of the investigator.
  • Current or recent history (within one month) of clinically significant pathology, medical condition (including hospitalization) or symptoms. However, chronic diseases or medical conditions which are considered stable are accepted, provided that they are compatible with other study selection criteria.
  • Current or recent history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence.
  • Subject who is not registered at "Sécurité Sociale".
  • Current participation in another study using an investigational non-marketed product.

Trial locations and contacts

21 sites in 1 country.

21 sites in 1 country

France21 sites
  • Hôpital Privé Les Magnolias

    Ballainvilliers, 91160

  • Cabinet Médical

    Bergerac, 24100

  • Centre Médical

    Dijon, 21000

  • Cabinet Médical

    La Seyne-sur-Mer, 83500

  • Cabinet Médical

    Le Vésinet, 78110

  • Clinique Léopold Bellan

    Magnanville, 78200

  • Cabinet Médical

    Marseille, 13001

  • Centre Médical

    Montpellier, 34000

  • Cabinet Médical

    Montpellier, 34080

  • CMRR Gui de Chauliac Hospital

    Montpellier, 34295

  • CHU Nantes Hôpital Laennec

    Nantes, 44093

  • ClinOuest network

    Nantes, 44300

  • Cabinet Médical 2

    Nice, 06000

  • Cabinet Médical

    Nice, 06000

  • Cabinet Médical

    Paris, 75016

  • Centre Médical

    Rambouillet, 78120

  • Cabinet Médical

    Rodez, 12000

  • Cabinet Médical

    Rueil-Malmaison, 92500

  • Cabinet Médical

    Saint-Brieuc, 22000

  • Purpan-Casselardit Hospital - University of Toulouse

    Toulouse, 31059

  • CDPRV Le Capitole

    Valence, 26000

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About this study

Official title: Blood Gene Expression Signature in Patients Diagnosed With Probable Alzheimer's Disease Compared to Patients Suffering From Other Types of Dementia : A Prospective Study for a Blood Diagnostic Test in Alzheimer's Disease - (Protocol n° EHTAD/002).

The objective of the study is to define the performance of blood-based signatures for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in different patients populations including AD, non-AD dementia, and non-demented controls.

Read the detailed description

The main objective of the study is to define the performance of blood-based transcriptomic signatures for AD, identified using SpliceArray tm technology, in the intended use population of patients suffering from dementia, including AD and the most common non-AD dementia (Lewy Bodies dementia, vascular dementia, fronto-temporal dementia, dementia due to Parkinson's Disease, and mixed dementia). A group of non-demented subjects will serve as a control reference.

Being tested
Blood sampling
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease, Other dementia, Vascular dementia, Mixed dementia, Parkinson's Disease dementia, Lewy bodies dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, Blood signature, Diagnosis, SpliceArray (tm), Alzheimer's Disease and other non-AD dementia
Medical subject headings
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Dementia, Vascular, Mixed Dementias, Lewy Body Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Blood samplingDevice

    Venous blood sampling in PaxGene tubes intended to collect blood RNA that will be then analyzed using SpliceArray (tm) technology for transcriptomic profile. sAPPalpha levels will be also dosed. Clinical data to be collected in parallel (medical history, concomitant treatment, MMSE,clinical examination,...)

Study groups in NCT00880347
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Alzheimer's DiseaseOtherGroup of patients clinically diagnosed with probable AD
Receives: Device: Blood sampling
Non-AD dementiaOtherGroup of patients clinically diagnosed with one of the 5 most frequent non-AD dementia : vascular dementia, mixed dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy bodies dementia, Parkinson's disease dementia.
Receives: Device: Blood sampling
control subjectsOtherGroup of control subjects without any clinical cognitive impairment.
Receives: Device: Blood sampling

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To define the test performance of the blood expression signatures in the intended use population of demented patients to differentiate AD patients from non-AD demented patients.

    Measured: day 1 (cross-sectional study)

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Performance of blood signatures (AD versus control, AD vs each individual type of non-AD dementia,...). Specificity of the blood signatures versus NINCDS-ADRDA criteria. Exploratory assessment of clinical parameters that may influence blood signature.

    Measured: day1 (cross-sectional study)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Apr 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2008
  3. Primary completionFeb 2011
  4. Study completionFeb 2011

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
550 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00880347
Sponsor's protocol ID
EHTAD/002
Status last verified
Mar 2011
First submitted
10 Apr 2009
Last updated
31 Mar 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Blood sampling in people with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, run by Exonhit at 21 sites in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 26 inclusion and 29 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Mar 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 21 sites in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To define the test performance of the blood expression signatures in the intended use population of demented patients to differentiate AD patients from non-AD demented patients. (time frame: day 1 (cross-sectional study)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Mar 2011.

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