New drug aimed at treating apathy in dementia patients tested
NCT ID NCT04958031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a drug called CVL-871 to see if it is safe and can help reduce apathy (lack of motivation or interest) in people with dementia. The trial included 41 participants with mild to moderate dementia and clinically significant apathy. The main goal was to check for side effects and any changes in apathy symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abington, Pennsylvania
Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001, United States
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Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada
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Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29403, United States
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach, Florida, 33445, United States
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Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
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Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida, 33122, United States
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Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida, 33180, United States
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New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States
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Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360, United States
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San Diego, California
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States
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Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States
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Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, New York, 10312, United States
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Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1J8, Canada
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Wellington, Florida
Wellington, Florida, 33414, United States
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