New patch could ease agitation in Alzheimer's patients

NCT ID NCT06052254

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests a medicated skin patch (dexmedetomidine) to see if it can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's dementia. About 150 participants living in care facilities will receive either the patch or a placebo for 96 hours. The goal is to measure changes in agitated behavior using a standard scale.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • BioBehavioral Health

    RECRUITING

    Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Elixia MA, LLC

    WITHDRAWN

    Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103, United States

  • Vitalix

    RECRUITING

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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