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Study of Nasal Insulin to Fight Forgetfulness - Long-acting Insulin Detemir - 120 Days (SL120) (SL120)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01595646
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : May 10, 2012
Results First Posted : February 1, 2018
Last Update Posted : May 22, 2018
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Alzheimer's Association
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The study will examine the effects of intranasally administered long-acting insulin detemir on cognition in persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). The rationale for these studies is derived from growing evidence that insulin contributes to multiple brain functions, and that insulin dysregulation can contribute to AD pathogenesis. Thus, therapies aimed at restoring normal insulin signaling in the CNS may have beneficial effects on brain function. Intranasal administration of insulin increases insulin signaling in the brain without raising peripheral levels and causing hypoglycemia. Insulin detemir is an insulin analogue that may have better action in brain than other insulin formulations because of its albumin binding properties. The investigators will test the therapeutic effects of intranasally-administered insulin detemir in a study in which participants will receive insulin detemir, regular insulin, or placebo over a four month period. The investigators will test the hypothesis that insulin and insulin detemir will both improve memory and daily functioning in persons with AD/aMCI compared with placebo, but that insulin detemir will have the greatest effect.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Alzheimer's Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment Drug: Saline Drug: Insulin detemir Drug: Insulin Phase 2

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Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 37 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Study of Nasal Insulin to Fight Forgetfulness - Long-acting Insulin Detemir - 120 Days (SL120)
Actual Study Start Date : November 2011
Actual Primary Completion Date : March 12, 2015
Actual Study Completion Date : March 12, 2015

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Placebo Comparator: Saline
Saline placebo taken twice per day via intranasal route.
 Drug: Saline
Saline, administered intranasally twice per day for a 16 week duration
Other Name: Saline solution
Experimental: Insulin Detemir
20IU of Insulin Detemir taken twice per day (40IU total per day) via intranasal route
 Drug: Insulin detemir
20IU of insulin detemir, administered intranasally twice per day for a 16 week duration (total of 40IU insulin detemir per day)
Other Name: Levemir
Experimental: Insulin
20IU Insulin, administered twice per day (40IU total per day) via intranasal route
 Drug: Insulin
20IU insulin, administered intranasally twice per day for a 16 week duration (total of 40IU insulin per day)
Other Name: Novolin R


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Verbal Memory Composite [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Verbal Memory at 16 weeks ]
    The composite will consist of the sum of Z scores for Delayed Story Recall and Buschke Selective Reminding Test. In the Story Recall test subjects listen to a story containing 44 informational bits that is read once. Subjects will be asked to recall the story immediately after the reading and after a 20-min delay. Credit is awarded for each bit recalled verbatim or accurately paraphrased. The Buschke Selective Reminding Test measures verbal memory through multiple trials of a list learning task. A list of 12 words is audibly presented to the subject, and subjects recall as many words as possible. On subsequent trials, subjects are only told those words they omitted on the previous trial. The procedure continues until the subject recalls all words on two successive trials or to the twelfth trial. After a 30-minute delay, subjects recall as many items as possible. Number of items recalled after the delay will be summed. Higher scores indicate better performance.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers of AD [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in CSF Biomarkers at 16 Weeks ]
    CSF Abeta (Abeta 42) and Tau (total tau and phosphorylated tau) will be measured in each subject.

  2. Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers of AD TTau-P181/Abeta42 Ratio [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in CSF Biomarkers at 16 Weeks ]
    CSF Abeta (ABeta 38, ABeta 40, and Abeta 42) and Tau (total tau and phosphorylated tau) will be measured in each subject. A pre and post ratio of TTau-P181/Abeta42 will be given.

  3. Functional Ability [ Time Frame: baseline, month 2, and month 4 ]
    Subjects will have a collateral informant (i.e., spouse or friend) rate the subjects' ability to carry out activities of daily living on the Dementia Severity Rating Scale. The Dementia Severity Rating Scale is made up of sub-scales and the scores from each are summed to produce one score. The scale assess memory, ability to get from place to place, and speech and language each with a range from 0-6; recognition of family members and social and community both having a range from 0-5; orientation of time, orientation to place, ability to make decisions, home activities and responsibilities, and control of urination and bowels each having a range of 0-4; personal care- cleanliness and eating both with a range of 0-3. The total score range is from 0-54 and lower scores denotes better outcomes.

  4. The Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive [ADAS-Cog/Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS)] - MCI Revision [ Time Frame: Baseline, Month 2 and Month 4 ]
    This cognitive screening measure contains measures of confrontational naming, following commands, constructional praxis, ideational praxis, orientation, and language production and comprehension. Total scores range from 0-70, with higher scores indicating greater cognitive impairment.


Other Outcome Measures:
  1. Executive Function Composite [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Executive Functioning at 16 Weeks ]
    Sum of Z Scores from Dot Counting Test (test of executive functioning) and Benton Visual Retention Test Form F&G (a test of visual working memory)

  2. Plasma Biomarkers of AD [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Plasma Biomarkers at 16 Weeks ]
    Plasma Abeta (ABeta 38, ABeta 40, and Abeta 42) and Tau (total tau and phosphorylated tau) will be measured in each subject.

  3. Cerebral Blood Flow [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Cerebral Blood Flow at 16 Weeks ]
    Functional MRI and arterial-spin labeling perfusion MRI

  4. Glucose Tolerance [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline in Glucose Tolerance at 16 Weeks ]
    Subjects will undergo oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to assess glucose tolerance


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Ages Eligible for Study:   50 Years to 89 Years   (Adult, Senior)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 50-89
  • Diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, or mild/moderate AD

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Excessively high or low blood pressure, heart rate
  • Pre-existing diabetes not controlled by exercise/diet
  • Previous/current use of insulin
  • Significant elevations in lipids, liver enzymes
  • Menstrual period within the last 12 months
  • Significant neurological or medical disorder (other than AD)
  • Significant use of nasal decongestants
  • Current use of anti-psychotic, anti-convulsive, anxiolytic, glucocorticoids, or sedative medications
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01595646


Locations
United States, North Carolina
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27157
United States, Washington
VA Puget Sound Health Care System - American Lake Division
Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98493
Sponsors and Collaborators
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Alzheimer's Association
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Suzanne Craft, PhD Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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Responsible Party: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01595646     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: IRB00023230
ZEN-10-173646US ( Other Grant/Funding Number: Alzheimer's Association )
First Posted: May 10, 2012    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: February 1, 2018
Last Update Posted: May 22, 2018
Last Verified: April 2018
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No
Plan Description: There is no plan to share individual participant data with other researchers.

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No

Keywords provided by Wake Forest University Health Sciences:
Memory
Intranasal insulin
Alzheimer's disease
Mild Cognitive Impairment

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease
Cognitive Dysfunction
Dementia
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Tauopathies
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurocognitive Disorders
 Mental Disorders
Cognition Disorders
Insulin, Globin Zinc
Insulin
Insulin Detemir
Insulin, Long-Acting
Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs