New drug calms dementia agitation in major trial

NCT ID NCT05271552

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a medicine called BXCL501 for calming sudden episodes of agitation in people with dementia. 151 participants took the medicine as needed over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if it safely reduces symptoms like tension and hostility.

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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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