New film treatment tested to calm dementia agitation episodes

NCT ID NCT05271552

Summary

This study tested whether a dissolving film medication called BXCL501 can safely reduce agitation episodes in people with dementia. About 150 participants aged 65+ living in care facilities received either a low dose, high dose, or placebo film when agitation occurred over 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in agitation symptoms like tension, hostility, and poor impulse control to see if the treatment helped calm these distressing episodes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Lady Lake, Florida, 32159, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    North Miami, Florida, 33161, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Berlin, New Jersey, 08009, United States

  • BioXcel Clinical Research Site

    Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States

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