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CognitionPhase 4SENIORNCT01126424

A Study to Compare Two Medications With an Inactive Medication and Look at the Effect on a Person's Mental Ability

A Phase 4 study testing Solifenacin and Oxybutynin in people with Cognition, run by Astellas Pharma Inc at 3 sites in United Kingdom.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose is to compare solifenacin and oxybutynin with an inactive tablet and assess any potential effects on mental ability. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 75 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Cognition
What is being tested?
Solifenacin and Oxybutynin
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
26 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Apr 2010to Dec 2010
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 75 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The subject has mild cognitive impairment as determined by mini-mental state examination (MMSE) ≥ grade 24
  • The subject conforms to the Stockholm criteria for mild cognitive impairment as assessed by the investigator
  • The subject has a body mass index (BMI) between 18.0 to 30.0 kg/m2 inclusive
  • The subject is available to complete the study

Who cannot join

  • The subject has moderate or severe cognitive impairment as determined by MMSE criteria at screening, ≤ grade 23
  • The subject has depression as determined by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) short form ≥ 5 at screening
  • The subject has a history of urinary retention, severe gastrointestinal obstruction (including paralytic ileus or intestinal atony or toxic megacolon or severe ulcerative colitis), myasthenia gravis, uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma or shallow anterior chamber or deemed to be at risk for these conditions
  • The subject is undergoing hemodialysis or has severe renal impairment or moderate hepatic impairment and who are on treatment with a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, e.g. Ketoconazole
  • The subject has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
  • The subject has a positive pre-study hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody or HIV result at time of screening
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  • The subject has a history of drug and / or alcohol abuse at time of screening
  • The subject has an average weekly alcohol intake of greater than 21 units (male) or 14 units (female) within ≤ 3 months prior to screening (1 unit is 270cc of beer, 40cc of spirits or 125cc of wine)
  • The subject has a history of smoking more than 10 cigarettes (or the equivalent amount of tobacco) per day within ≤ 3 months prior to screening
  • The subject has a history of known or suspected hypersensitivity to solifenacin succinate, oxybutynin hydrochloride, other anti-cholinergics or lactose, to any component of the dosage form
  • The subject has taken any unstable doses of prescribed medication within ≤ 1 month prior to screening or over-the-counter medicine (including vitamins and herbal remedies) within 48 hours prior to the first study day, which in the opinion of the Investigator, will interfere with the study procedures or compromise safety
  • The subject is currently dosing with medication(s) intended to treat overactive bladder symptoms or has history of non-drug treatment intended to treat overactive bladder symptoms within ≤ 3 months prior to screening
  • The subject has any clinically significant abnormality following Investigator review of the physical examination
  • The subject has any clinically significant abnormality following the Investigator's review of the ECG
  • The subject has mobility impairment that precludes the assessment of postural stability
  • The subject has any clinically significant abnormal heart rate or blood pressure measurements, at the screening visit (dBP > 90mmHg, sBP > 160mmHg or HR < 40bpm or > 100bpm)
  • The subject has any clinically significant abnormality following Investigator's review of the biochemistry \& hematology results which, in the opinion of the Investigator, contraindicates their participation
  • The subject has donated blood or plasma within ≤ 3 months prior to screening or more than 500ml or 1 unit of blood or plasma within ≤ 6 months prior to screening
  • The subject, may find it difficult to adhere to the provisions of treatment and observation specified in the protocol
  • The subject has participated in any clinical study within ≤ 3 months prior to screening
  • The subject has any clinical condition, diagnosis, symptomatology or ongoing investigation, which, contraindicates their participation
  • The subject is an employee of Astellas Pharma, Cognitive Drug Research, and any other third party related to the study site

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United Kingdom3 sites
  • Study site

    Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0JH

  • Study site

    Bradford, Yorkshire, BD3 0DQ

  • Study site

    Manchester, Lancashire, M50 2GY

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About this study

Official title: A Study to Compare the Cognitive Effect of Solifenacin 5mg Once-daily and Oxybutynin 5mg Twice-daily After Chronic Dosing Versus Placebo in Subjects 75 Years and Over With Mild Cognitive Impairment - A Double-blind, Randomized, Multi-center Study

The purpose is to compare solifenacin and oxybutynin with an inactive tablet and assess any potential effects on mental ability.

Read the detailed description

All subjects will receive each intervention during the course of the study. Subjects will complete a 21-day washout period between treatment periods and following last treatment period.

Conditions
Cognition
Being tested
Solifenacin, Oxybutynin, Placebo
Keywords
Anti-muscarinics, Anti-cholinergics, Cognition, Solifenacin

What participants receive

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

  • SolifenacinDrug

    Also called YM905

    tablet

  • OxybutyninDrug

    capsule

  • PlaceboDrug

    tablet

Study groups in NCT01126424
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SolifenacinExperimentalParticipants received 21 days of treatment with 5 mg solifenacin, in tablet form once a day.
Receives: Drug: Solifenacin
OxybutyninActive comparatorParticipants received 21 days of treatment with 10 mg oxybutynin (1 x 5 mg twice daily) in capsule form.
Receives: Drug: Oxybutynin
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants received 21 days of treatment with placebo.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Composite Score - Power of Attention

    Cognitive effects were assessed at the end of each treatment period using a computerized assessment system at time points close to the predicted time to attain maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) for solifenacin (6 hours) and oxybutynin (2 hours). Power of attention is calculated from the sum of three cognitive function speed tests: Simple Reaction Time, Choice Reaction Time and the Speed of Detections in Digit Vigilance task. A low score reflects a fast reaction time and a high intensity of concentration. A positive change from baseline reflects impairment compared to the baseline assessment.

    Measured: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.

  2. Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Composite Score - Continuity of Attention

    Cognitive effects were assessed using a computerized assessment system at time points close to the predicted time of maximum plasma concentration for solifenacin and oxybutynin. For continuity of attention, the number of correct responses (out of 50) for choice reaction time was added to the total number of targets correctly identified (out of 45) digit vigilance minus the number of false alarms (total score of -45 to 95). A high score reflects someone able to keep his/her mind on a single task for a prolonged period. A negative change from baseline reflects impairment compared to baseline.

    Measured: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.

  3. Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Composite Score - Quality of Working Memory

    Cognitive effects were assessed at the end of each treatment period using a computerized assessment system at time points close to the predicted time to attain maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) for solifenacin (6 hours) and oxybutynin (2 hours). Quality of working memory is calculated from the sum of two cognitive function sensitivity tests: Numeric Working Memory Sensitivity and Spatial Working Memory Sensitivity, and ranges from -2 to 2. A higher score reflects a good working memory and a negative change from baseline reflects impairment compared to the baseline assessment.

    Measured: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.

  4. Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Composite Score - Quality of Episodic Secondary Memory

    Cognitive effects were assessed at the end of each treatment period using a computerized assessment system at time points close to the predicted time of maximum plasma concentration for solifenacin and oxybutynin. Quality of episodic secondary memory is calculated from the sum of 4 tests: Immediate and delayed word recall, and word and picture recognition, and ranges from -200 to 400. A high score reflects a good ability to store, hold and retrieve information of an episodic nature (i.e. an event or a name) and a negative change from baseline reflects impairment compared to baseline.

    Measured: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.

  5. Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Composite Score - Speed of Memory

    Cognitive effects were assessed at the end of each treatment period using a computerized assessment system at time points close to the predicted time to attain maximum plasma concentration for solifenacin and oxybutynin. Speed of Memory was calculated from the sum of 4 cognitive function speed tests: numeric and spatial working memory and word and picture recognition. A low score reflects that a person is able to recall a name, a face or any other item fast from the episodic secondary memory; a positive change from baseline reflects impairment compared to baseline.

    Measured: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change From Baseline in Postural Stability Test

    The postural stability test measures the ability to stand upright without moving, and was assessed at the end of each treatment period using a computerized assessment system at time points close to the predicted time to attain maximum plasma concentration for solifenacin and oxybutynin. Using apparatus modeled on the Wright Ataxia-meter, a cord from the meter is attached to the patient who is required to stand as still as possible with feet apart and eyes closed for 1 minute.

    The amount of sway is expressed as the total angular movement, summed regardless of sign, in the antero-posterior plane and calibrated in units of one-third degree of angle of sway. Wright (1971) described a range of 20-30 units as a normal range for adults with eyes wide open, increasing by 50 to 100% with eyes shut.

    Measured: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 May 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2010
  3. Primary completionDec 2010
  4. Study completionDec 2010

Resources

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
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
26 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01126424
Sponsor's protocol ID
905-EC-008
Other IDs
2008-005966-29, 2008
Acronym
SENIOR
Status last verified
Sep 2012
First submitted
29 Apr 2010
Last updated
15 Oct 2012
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Wright BM. A simple mechanical ataxia-meter. J Physiol. 1971 Oct;218 Suppl:27P-28P. No abstract available.

    PubMed 5130616
  • Wagg A, Dale M, Tretter R, Stow B, Compion G. Randomised, multicentre, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study investigating the effect of solifenacin and oxybutynin in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment: the SENIOR study. Eur Urol. 2013 Jul;64(1):74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2013.01.002. Epub 2013 Jan 11.

    PubMed 23332882

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Solifenacin and Oxybutynin in people with Cognition, run by Astellas Pharma Inc at 3 sites in United Kingdom.

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 22 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 15 Oct 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United Kingdom. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 15 Oct 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change From Baseline in Cognitive Function Composite Score - Power of Attention (time frame: Assessed at each treatment period baseline visit (the day prior to the first dose of each treatment; Days -1, 42, 84) and at the end of each treatment period (Days 21, 63 and 105). At each visit, tests were performed at 2 and 6 hours post-dose.). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01126424, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 15 Oct 2012.

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