Prediction of Cognitive Properties of New Drug Candidates for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Early Clinical Development (PharmacogWP3)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01487395 |
Recruitment Status
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Completed
First Posted
: December 7, 2011
Last Update Posted
: April 9, 2015
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Alzheimer Disease Battery | Drug: Donepezil . Drug: Placebo | Phase 1 |
The aim of the present study is to test the effect of a 15-day treatment with donepezil on a mixed battery associating cognitive assessment, imaging and neurophysiological tests in healthy volunteers.
This multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study is double-blind controlled and is conducted in 3 centers located in France (Lille, Marseille and Toulouse).
18-30 years old, healthy volunteers, without any neurological or psychiatric impairment, will complete 2 test sessions in a randomized order: one with a 15-day treatment with donepezil, the other with placebo, and will be submitted to a mixed battery during the 14th and 15th day of the treatment. The primary outcome of the study will be based on cognitive assessment, imaging parameters and neurophysiological parameters.
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 30 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Crossover Assignment |
Masking: | Double (Participant, Investigator) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Effect of a 15-day Donepezil Treatment on Biomarkers of AD in Healthy Volunteers |
Study Start Date : | December 2011 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | December 2012 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | December 2013 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Active Comparator: Donepezil
Donepezil will be administered OS as of 5 mg- Orally Disintegrating Tablets one per day in the morning over 15 days.
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Drug: Donepezil .
Donepezil will be administered OS as of 5 mg- Orally Disintegrating Tablets one per day in the morning over 15 days.
Other Names:
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
The placebo will be presented as tablet comparable to ARICEPT
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Drug: Placebo
the placebo will be administered OS as of 5 mg- Orally Disintegrating Tablets one per day in the morning over 15 days.
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- Pharmacog battery [ Time Frame: 15 days ]
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cognitive tests (8 items of the Cantab battery) :
- Motor screening
- 4 tests for visual memory (Delayed Matching to Sample, Paired Associated Learning, Pattern Recognition Memory, Spatial Recognition Memory)
- 1 test for executive functions (Spatial Working Memory)
- 2 tests for attention (Reaction Time, Rapid Visual Information Processing)
- completed by a modified ADNI battery : ADAScog
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imaging
- fMRI
- PET-FDG
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neurophysiological
- EEG
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | Male |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-30 year old male non-smoker subjects
- Subject without cognitive impairment or cognitive complaint (Moca>26, Mac Nair scale<15)
- Subject without history of brain disease (severe brain trauma, stroke, cerebral tumor,…)
- Subject without major medical or surgical history
- Subject without current chronic disease
- Subject without current cerebral disease
- Subject without vascular or metabolic risk factor
- Subject without history or current mental disease or addiction (MINI)
- Subject without lesion on MRI
- Subject without abnormal electrical activities on EEG
- Subject without use of chronic treatment or psychotropic drugs or substances
- French speaker subject and able to understand the test instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subject with age < 18 years or > 30 years
- Subject with dementia or cognitive decline identified by Moca < 26
- Subject with history of brain disease (brain trauma, stroke, cerebral tumor,…)
- Subject with major medical or surgical history
- Subject with current chronic disease
- Subject with current cerebral disease
- Subject with vascular or metabolic risk factor
- Subject with history or current mental disease or addiction
- Subject with family history of young-onset dementia
- Subject with family history of chronic or severe neurological or mental disease (first degree relatives)
- Subject with lesion on MRI
- Subject with abnormal electrical activities on EEG
- Subject receiving a chronic treatment
- Subject using chronically or acutely psychotropic drugs or substances
- Subject with claustrophobia or contra-indication to MRI
- Subject unable to understand the test instructions

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01487395
France | |
CHRU de Lille/ Centre d'investigation Clinique | |
Lille, France, 59037 | |
CIC Marseille | |
Marseille, France | |
CIC Toulouse | |
Toulouse, France |
Principal Investigator: | Régis Bordet, MD PhD | University Hospital, Lille |
Responsible Party: | University Hospital, Lille |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01487395 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
2010_41 2010-023989-51 ( EudraCT Number ) |
First Posted: | December 7, 2011 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | April 9, 2015 |
Last Verified: | April 2015 |
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Lille:
Alzheimer Donepezil biomarkers battery |
cognition imaging neurophysiological |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease Neurodegenerative Diseases Dementia Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Tauopathies Neurocognitive Disorders Mental Disorders |
Donepezil Cholinesterase Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Cholinergic Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Nootropic Agents |