New skin patch could calm Alzheimer's agitation

NCT ID NCT06052254

Summary

This study is testing whether a skin patch containing the medication dexmedetomidine can help reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare the patch to a placebo patch in 150 participants living in care facilities. The goal is to see if the patch safely decreases the frequency and severity of agitation episodes over two short treatment periods.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • BioBehavioral Health

    RECRUITING

    Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States

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  • Elixia MA, LLC

    RECRUITING

    Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103, United States

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  • Vitalix

    RECRUITING

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States

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