Summary

Eligibility
for people ages 55-80 (full criteria)
Location
at La Jolla, California and other locations
Dates
study started
estimated completion

Description

Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of JNJ-63733657 versus placebo on clinical decline as measured by the Integrated Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (iADRS), a composite of cognition and function.

Official Title

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of JNJ-63733657, an Anti-tau Monoclonal Antibody, in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease

Details

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that is manifested by progressive cognitive deficits including memory loss followed by loss of independent function as well as neuropsychiatric symptoms such as apathy, depression, anxiety, agitation and psychosis. JNJ-63733657 is a humanized monoclonal anti-tau antibody which binds to phosphorylated tau (P-tau). The study will evaluate whether JNJ-63733657 can slow clinical (cognitive and functional) decline in participants with Early AD with evidence of elevated brain tau (T+) and assess its safety and tolerability. The study consists of: screening period (13 weeks), double-blind treatment period (up to 232 weeks), and a follow-up period (13 weeks). Safety and tolerability assessments will include adverse events (AEs), vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), early discontinuations, physical and neurological examinations, safety laboratory evaluations, suicidality risks (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale [CSSRS]) and brain MRI will be performed during the study. The maximum treatment duration is up to 232 weeks (4.5 years).

Keywords

Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Dysfunction, Dementia, JNJ-63733657

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 55-80

  • Early Alzheimer's disease (AD): Gradual and progressive subjective decline in the participant's cognition over at least the past 6 months, as reported by the participant and informant (study partner) and Clinical Dementia Rating-Global Score (CDR-GS) of 0.5 and memory box score greater than or equal to (>=) 0.5 at screening
  • Participants must have positive tau PET results
  • Able to read and write and with a minimum 5 years of formal education as reported by participant and study partner at screening
  • Have a designated study partner who has adequate literacy to participate and be judged to have high likelihood of completing the study with the participant
  • Male participants must agree not to donate sperm for the purpose of reproduction during the study and up to 16 weeks after receiving the last dose of study intervention

You CAN'T join if...

  • Participants with CDR GS >=2 at predose baseline Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) administration
  • Participants who fulfill diagnostic criteria for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or dementia/mild or major neurocognitive disorder suspected to be due to any etiology other than AD (example, parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, head injury, drug or alcohol abuse/dependence, anoxic brain injury, (Et cetera[etc])
  • Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) 30 score greater than (>) 12
  • Hachinski Ischemic Scale (HIS) >4
  • Has received medications that affect the central nervous system (CNS), except treatments for AD, for less than 2 months; that is, doses of chronic medications that effect the CNS should be stable for at least 2 months before the start of screening. If a participant has recently stopped a chronic medication that effects the CNS, he or she must have discontinued treatment at least 2 months before the start of screening. Chronic use of benzodiazepines is not permitted

Locations

  • University of California San Diego Medical Center accepting new patients
    La Jolla California 92037 United States
  • Pacific Research Network Prn accepting new patients
    San Diego California 92103 United States

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
ID
NCT04619420
Phase
Phase 2 research study
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 480 study participants
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