The Effect of Cannabis on Dementia Related Agitation and Aggression
Maneno muhimu
Kikemikali
Tarehe
| Imethibitishwa Mwisho: | 03/31/2019 |
| Iliyowasilishwa Kwanza: | 10/28/2017 |
| Uandikishaji uliokadiriwa Uliwasilishwa: | 10/28/2017 |
| Iliyotumwa Kwanza: | 10/31/2017 |
| Sasisho la Mwisho Liliwasilishwa: | 04/21/2019 |
| Sasisho la Mwisho Lilichapishwa: | 04/22/2019 |
| Tarehe halisi ya kuanza kwa masomo: | 12/06/2017 |
| Tarehe ya Kukamilisha Msingi iliyokadiriwa: | 10/31/2019 |
| Tarehe ya Kukamilisha Utafiti: | 04/30/2020 |
Hali au ugonjwa
Uingiliaji / matibabu
Drug: "Avidekel " cannabis oil 20:1 CBD:THC
Drug: placebo oil
Awamu
Vikundi vya Arm
| Mkono | Uingiliaji / matibabu |
|---|---|
| Experimental: "Avidekel " cannabis oil 20:1 CBD:THC The cannabis oil will be mad out of extract from the Avidekel strain and olive oil. Avidekel oil containing Δ9-Tetra-Hydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) in a 1:20 ratio and at a concentration of 30% CBD and 1.5% Δ9-THC. Each Avidekel oil drop is approximately 0.04 ml in volume containing about 12 mg CBD and 0.6 mg Δ9-THC. | Drug: "Avidekel " cannabis oil 20:1 CBD:THC Patients will receive study medication as drops applied under the tongue 3 times a day - morning, noon and evening, at a minimum of 4hr apart between administrations. |
| Placebo Comparator: placebo oil Patients in the control group will receive placebo. | Drug: placebo oil Patients will receive study medication as drops applied under the tongue 3 times a day - morning, noon and evening, at a minimum of 4hr apart between administrations. |
Vigezo vya Kustahiki
| Zama zinazostahiki Kujifunza | 60 Years Kwa 60 Years |
| Jinsia Inastahiki Kujifunza | All |
| Hupokea Wajitolea wa Afya | Ndio |
| Vigezo | Inclusion Criteria: - Male or female subjects > 60 years old. - Written informed consent from participants legally authorized representative. - Subjects who are residing either in an institutionalized setting (e.g. dementia unit, nursing home, assisted living facility, or other residential care facility) or in a non-institutionalized setting where the subject is not living alone and is receiving 24-hour supervision via home health care or a family member. Subjects must have been at their current location for at least 14 days before screening and plan to remain at the same location for the duration of the trial. - Diagnosis of Dementia (NCD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) Criteria for at least 6 months prior to screening. - Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) < 23. - Clinically relevant Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) operationally defined as NPI-NH agitation/ aggression sub score of ≥3 at screening. - Documented history of clinically relevant BPSD. - Ability to participate in study evaluation and ingest oral medication. - Subjects will be on stable concomitant medications regimen for the treatment of BPSD for at least one month prior to the screening visit. - Subjects will be on stable concomitant medications regimen for the treatment of concurrent conditions for at least one month prior to the screening visit. Exclusion Criteria: - Patients receiving any of the following medications: Astemizole, Cisapride, Pimozide or Terfenadine. - The agitation/aggression is attributable to concomitant medications, environmental conditions or psychiatric condition. - Patients with severe heart disease. - Subjects suffering from Epilepsy. - Subjects suffering from anxiety disorder. - Subjects who had psychiatric condition in the past OR suffering from psychosis. - Schizophrenia OR family history of Schizophrenia OR any other mental disorder. - Subjects with any other condition, which in the judgment of the investigator would prevent the subject from completing the study. - Any condition that the Investigator believes would interfere with the intent of the study or would make participation not in the best interest of the patient. - Patients suffering from alcohol and/or substance abuse - Surgery within 30 days prior to screening or scheduled surgery during the study period. |
Matokeo
Hatua za Matokeo ya Msingi
1. Proportion of subjects achieving a Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) ≥ 4-point decrease during the treatment period. [week 16]
