Dasatinib for Alzheimer Disease
This study is evaluating whether a combination of two drugs may help improve memory and thinking skills in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Alzheimer Disease
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Dasatinib is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are in Phase 1 & 2 and have already been tested with other people.
About The Treatment
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There are 9 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Dasatinib will improve 1 primary outcome in patients with Alzheimer Disease. Measurement will happen over the course of 11 weeks.
Patient Q & A Section
What are common treatments for alzheimer disease?
At the present time, no drug is available for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type, but cholinesterase inhibitors and other treatments have been shown to improve patients' cognitive functioning. As the disease progresses, they become dependent on supplementary pharmacotherapy in order to maintain their independent functioning. These treatments, prescribed with caution, are: [1] Cholinergic agonist, [2] Anticholinergic antagonist, [3] Cholinesterase inhibitor (e.g.
What is alzheimer disease?
AD is a progressive disorder that develops slowly over years. In the early stages, cognitive deterioration is relatively modest and may go undiagnosed as the patient's memory and other intellectual skills do not fall below normal levels. In later stages of AD, symptoms may present such as psychosis, dementia, or a combination of both.
How many people get alzheimer disease a year in the United States?
A few million people with mild or moderate dementia in the U.S. get ADC in a given year. In 2005 almost 500,000 people were diagnosed to have dementia and 100,000 to have ADC. Of those whose cause was verified, more than half were women. People with dementia had longer duration of education than the general population and shorter duration for those without dementia.
How does dasatinib work?
These observations provide a mechanistic framework for further investigation of DSTN1 as a potentially effective therapeutic drug for AD. The inhibition of DSTN1 will induce an increase in amyloid plaque load thereby lowering the risk of plaque formation and cognitive decline; and as such will significantly reduce the likelihood of developing AD.
Can alzheimer disease be cured?
Although there is no medication or procedure to stop or reverse the progression of Alzheimer's disease, treatments are available to make patients live longer in the shortest time for the shortest amount of money. There are clinical trials underway that will help us reach our goals in the future. We have many patients in this trial who are [already suffering from Alzheimer's. But we hope that they can have a positive outcome. They will be able to reach out to [families] when things get worse. I have two grandchildren suffering from this disease. I am hopeful that they will find a way for them to continue to live a normal and independent life in [the end stages of the disease].
What causes alzheimer disease?
Alzheimer disease is thought to be caused by environmental or genetic factors and can occur spontaneously. It is also thought to develop over time, though further research is needed to confirm this. Most AD cases are currently diagnosed in middle-age women but it is more likely to first occur later in life.
What are the signs of alzheimer disease?
The signs of dementia can include memory loss and the lack of coordination of posture and gait; this can lead to falling, and this may also worsen with time. The inability to comprehend simple instructions is another sign of dementia.
What are the latest developments in dasatinib for therapeutic use?
Dasatinib has demonstrated good antiproliferative effects in vitro, and there have been preclinical evaluations on the neuroprotective, antioxidant, antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory activities of dasatinib in vivo. It appears that dasatinib may have a neuroprotective effect. However, because of the limitations of animal models, human studies are still needed to confirm this. It is important that future clinical trials of dasatinib, or any other therapeutics, in CVS evaluate the therapeutic activity in vivo.
Who should consider clinical trials for alzheimer disease?
Elderly subjects with higher MMSE scores were most likely to have the MMSE scores of the subject who would potentially qualify for entry into MMSE clinical trials. Elderly subjects were also more likely to have positive responses, while younger subjects were more likely to have negative responses to the MMSE.
Is dasatinib safe for people?
Dasatinib has demonstrated activity in older patients and is safe to administer to patients with ALN, including those with ALT ≥ 5 × ULN. Dasatinib was safe and well tolerated in this study, with very few, if any, patients requiring permanent dose reductions.
Does dasatinib improve quality of life for those with alzheimer disease?
Dasatinib 50 mg daily for 16 weeks significantly improved global ADL function, particularly for the IADL domain. Longer-term studies are required to show that benefit persists after discontinuation of treatment.
Is dasatinib typically used in combination with any other treatments?
Although combination treatment with dasatinib/ezolitinib is effective in a small proportion of patients with ALK-positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, such combination is not used in a large portion of patients.