Alzheimer's DiseasePhase 4BETTERNCT01047579
A 12 Week, Multicenter, Open Label Evaluation of Caregiver Preference, Safety and Tolerability of Exelon® Patch (Rivastigmine Transdermal) in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 4 study testing Rivastigmine transdermal in people with Alzheimer's Disease, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 5 sites in Israel.
Trial summary
This study is designed to evaluate caregiver preference for Exelon® patch (target patch size 10 cm²) treatment in patients with Alzheimer's disease (MMSE 10-26) who were under cholinesterase inhibitor treatment and experienced adverse event/s in a community setting. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Alzheimer's Disease
- What is being tested?
- Rivastigmine transdermal
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 51 participants
- Where
- 5 sitesIsrael
- Study dates
- Apr 2010to Jan 2012
- Phase
- Phase 4
- 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 50 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Probable Alzheimer's disease according to the NINCDS-ADRDA and DSM-IV criteria.
- MMSE score of >10 and <26.
- Patients who were under ChE inhibitor treatment and experienced adverse events.
- Residing with someone in the communities throughout the study or if, living alone, in contact with the responsible caregiver every day, primary caregiver willing to accept responsibility for supervising the treatment and condition of the patient.
Who cannot join
- Involved in other clinical trials or treated by experimental drug within the previous 4 weeks.
- Current diagnosis of an active skin lesion that would prevent accurate assessment of the adhesion and potential skin irritation of the patch.
- History of allergy to topical products containing any of the constitution of the patches.
- Patients with evidence of severe or unstable physical illness, i.e., acute and severe asthmatic conditions, severe or unstable cardiovascular disorders, etc.
- Patients with bradycardia (bpm less than 50) or sick sinus syndrome or conduction defects (sino-atrial block, second degree A-V blocks).
- Patients with body weight less than 40 kg.
- Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
Trial locations and contacts
5 sites in 1 country.
5 sites in 1 country
Israel5 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Ashkelon
Novartis Investigational Site
Haifa
Novartis Investigative Site
Holon
Novartis Investigative Site
Ramat Gan
Novartis Investigative Site
Tel Aviv
About this study
This study is designed to evaluate caregiver preference for Exelon® patch (target patch size 10 cm²) treatment in patients with Alzheimer's disease (MMSE 10-26) who were under cholinesterase inhibitor treatment and experienced adverse event/s in a community setting.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Being tested
- Rivastigmine transdermal
- Keywords
- Alzheimer's Disease, Rivastigmine transdermal, caregiver preference
- Medical subject headings
- Alzheimer Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Rivastigmine transdermalDrug
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Rivastigmine transdermal | Other | Not described Receives: Drug: Rivastigmine transdermal |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Caregiver questionnaire
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Safety and Tolerability. Safety assessments include vital signs and adverse events (AEs)
Measured: every visit
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2010
- Primary completionJan 2012
- Study completionJan 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Alzheimer's DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novartis PharmaceuticalsThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 4
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Study director, Novartis Pharmaceuticals
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01047579
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CENA713DIL01
- Acronym
- BETTER
- Status last verified
- May 2012
- First submitted
- 12 Jan 2010
- Last updated
- 24 Feb 2017
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Feb 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A 12 Week, Multicenter, Open Label Evaluation of Caregiver Preference, Safety and Tolerability of Exelon® Patch (Rivastigmine Transdermal) in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01047579
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BETTER / CENA713DIL01
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Keywords
- Alzheimer's Disease, Rivastigmine transdermal, caregiver preference
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novartis PharmaceuticalsIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Apr 2010
- Primary completion
- Jan 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is designed to evaluate caregiver preference for Exelon® patch (target patch size 10 cm²) treatment in patients with Alzheimer's disease (MMSE 10-26) who were under cholinesterase inhibitor treatment and experienced adverse event/s in a community setting.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Rivastigmine transdermal | Other | Drug: Rivastigmine transdermal |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Probable Alzheimer's disease according to the NINCDS-ADRDA and DSM-IV criteria.
- MMSE score of >10 and <26.
- Patients who were under ChE inhibitor treatment and experienced adverse events.
- Residing with someone in the communities throughout the study or if, living alone, in contact with the responsible caregiver every day, primary caregiver willing to accept responsibility for supervising the treatment and condition of the patient.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Involved in other clinical trials or treated by experimental drug within the previous 4 weeks.
- Current diagnosis of an active skin lesion that would prevent accurate assessment of the adhesion and potential skin irritation of the patch.
- History of allergy to topical products containing any of the constitution of the patches.
- Patients with evidence of severe or unstable physical illness, i.e., acute and severe asthmatic conditions, severe or unstable cardiovascular disorders, etc.
- Patients with bradycardia (bpm less than 50) or sick sinus syndrome or conduction defects (sino-atrial block, second degree A-V blocks).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Rivastigmine transdermal | Drug | Rivastigmine transdermal |
Primary outcome
Caregiver questionnaire
Time frame: 12 weeks
1 secondary outcome
Safety and Tolerability. Safety assessments include vital signs and adverse events (AEs)
Time frame: every visit
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Feb 2017.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals study director
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
5 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Rivastigmine transdermal in people with Alzheimer's Disease, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 5 sites in Israel.
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 4 inclusion and 7 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 24 Feb 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 5 sites in Israel. 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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
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?
Caregiver questionnaire (time frame: 12 weeks). 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 24 Feb 2017.