Effect of LY2062430 on the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related degenerative disorder of the brain, characterized by progressive decline in cognitive function and ability to perform activities of daily living, and ultimately can lead to death due to complications of the disease. AD is thought to be caused by an excess of A-Beta amyloid, a sticky protein in the brain that forms amyloid plaques. Treatments that slow the synthesis or deposition of A-Beta amyloid, or that increase clearance, might be expected to slow the progression of AD. LY2062430 (solanezumab) is a humanized anti-A Beta peptide immunoglobulin G-1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of AD. The primary hypothesis being tested is that LY2062430 will slow cognitive and functional decline in AD as compared with placebo. Each patient's participation will last approximately 19 months. Patients taking approved AD medications may participate in this study and continue taking these medications during the study.

Official Title
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Effect of Passive Immunization on the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease: LY2062430 Versus Placebo

Conditions
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Alzheimer's Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: LY2062430
* Drug: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Meets criteria for mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with Mini-Mental State Examination score of 16 through 26 at screening Modified Hachinski Ischemia Scale score of less than or equal to 4 Geriatric Depression Scale score of less than or equal to 6 A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan in the last 2 years with no findings inconsistent with a diagnosis of AD If receiving concurrent AD treatment, must be on the medication for at least 4 months at a stable dose for at least 2 months prior to randomization Exclusion Criteria: Has serious or unstable illness(es) Does not have a reliable caregiver who is in frequent contact with patient (at least 10 hours per week) Meets National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/Association Internationale pour la Recherche et l'Enseignement en Neurosciences (NINDS/AIREN) criteria for vascular dementia Does not have good venous access, such that intravenous (IV) drug delivery would be difficult Has had multiple episodes of head trauma or history within the last 5 years of a serious infectious disease affecting the brain Has allergies to humanized monoclonal antibodies Chronic alcohol and/or drug abuse within the past 5 years Has any contraindications for MRI studies Requires treatment with another monoclonal antibody

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: LY2062430<br> | Drug: LY2062430<br>* 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 4 weeks for 80 weeks<br>* Other names: Solanezumab (*USAN adopted name, INN pending);|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br> | Drug: Placebo<br>* intravenously (IV) every 4 weeks for 80 weeks<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscore 14-Item Scale (ADAS-Cog14) |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in volumetric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (vMRI) |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Resource Utilization in Dementia - Lite (RUD-Lite) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in EuroQol 5-Dimensional Health-related Quality of Life Scale Proxy version (EQ-5D Proxy) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Plasma Amyloid Beta Levels |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscore 11-Item and 12-Item Scale (ADAS-Cog11 and ADAS-Cog12) |  | Baseline, Week 80 | 
| Change from Baseline to Week 80 in Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - Activities of Daily Living Inventory (ADCS-ADL) Score |  | Baseline, Week 80 |