New pill could calm agitation in Alzheimer's patients
NCT ID NCT06808984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental oral medication (BMS-986368) to reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. About 120 participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug safely decreases agitated behaviors, such as pacing or yelling, over several weeks.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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55 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria * Participants with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease with biomarker confirmation meeting the 2024 Revised criteria for diagnosis and staging of AD: Alzheimer's Association Workgroup. * The diagnosis of agitation must meet the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) definition of agitation. * History of agitation with onset at least four weeks prior to Screening. * MMSE-1 score ≤24. * NPI-NH agitation/aggression sub-score ≥ 4. * Stable living environment for at least 6 weeks prior to Screening. Participants are eligible if they are in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or living at home and have an identified study partner (caregiver). * Capable of self-locomotion (alone or with the aid of an assistive device); wheelchairs and other mobility aids are acceptable. Exclusion Criteria * Clinically significant delusions/hallucinations requiring hospitalization. * History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. * History of major depressive episode with psychotic features during the 12 months prior to Screening. * History of delirium within 30 days of Screening. * Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
65 sites in 4 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
ClinicalTrials.gov lists the study team's own contact details, including names and phone numbers. We don't republish those.
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ANESC Research
RECRUITINGEl Paso, Texas, 79912, United States
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Arrow Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGDaytona Beach, Florida, 32117, United States
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Be Well Clinical Studies
RECRUITINGRound Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
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Be Well Clinical Studies - Omaha
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68144, United States
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Boeson Research
RECRUITINGMissoula, Montana, 59804, United States
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Boeson Research - Provo
RECRUITINGProvo, Utah, 84604, United States
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CenExel iResearch, LLC
RECRUITINGDecatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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CenExel iResearch, LLC
RECRUITINGSavannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Charter Research - Lady Lake
RECRUITINGThe Villages, Florida, 32162, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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ClinCloud
RECRUITINGMaitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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Georgetown University
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20057, United States
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Horizon Clinical Research Center - Houston
RECRUITINGCypress, Texas, 77065, United States
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Inland Psychiatric Medical Group.
RECRUITINGChino, California, 91710, United States
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K2 Medical Research
RECRUITINGFoxborough, Massachusetts, 02035, United States
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Kaizen Brain Center
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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Local Institution - 0001
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33607, United States
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Local Institution - 0004
COMPLETEDHonolulu, Hawaii, 96817, United States
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Local Institution - 0007
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMaitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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Local Institution - 0010
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33166, United States
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Local Institution - 0011
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMarrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Local Institution - 0017
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAnaheim, California, 92805, United States
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Local Institution - 0020
WITHDRAWNHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Local Institution - 0022
WITHDRAWNMiami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Local Institution - 0024
COMPLETEDFlower Mound, Texas, 75028, United States
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Local Institution - 0026
COMPLETEDAtlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States
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Local Institution - 0028
COMPLETEDWest Hills, California, 91307, United States
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Local Institution - 0031
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChattanooga, Tennessee, 37421, United States
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Local Institution - 0040
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
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Local Institution - 0041
COMPLETEDLas Vegas, Nevada, 89121, United States
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Local Institution - 0043
COMPLETEDSherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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Local Institution - 0046
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHomewood, Alabama, 35209, United States
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Local Institution - 0048
COMPLETEDPhoenix, Arizona, 85028, United States
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Local Institution - 0051
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSouth Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747, United States
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Local Institution - 0053
WITHDRAWNWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20060, United States
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Local Institution - 0059
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLivingston, New Jersey, 07039, United States
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Local Institution - 0064
COMPLETEDStaten Island, New York, 10309, United States
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Local Institution - 0068
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCiudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1060AAE, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0069
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBuenos Aires, C1405BOA, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0071
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMar del Plata, Buenos Aires, 7600, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0072
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMendoza, 5500, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0073
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSantiago del Estero, 4200, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0074
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCórdoba, Córdoba Province, X5147, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0075
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCórdoba, 5004, Argentina
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Local Institution - 0076
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMacquarie Park, New South Wales, 2113, Australia
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Local Institution - 0077
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDarlinghurst, 2010, Australia
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Local Institution - 0078
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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Local Institution - 0079
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGWangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia
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Local Institution - 0080
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Local Institution - 0081
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGToms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
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Local Institution - 0082
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGShanghai Shi, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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Local Institution - 0083
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
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Local Institution - 0084
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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Local Institution - 0085
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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Local Institution - 0086
WITHDRAWNElgin, Illinois, 60123, United States
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Local Institution - 0087
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43221, United States
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Local Institution - 0088
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSterling Heights, Michigan, 48312, United States
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Local Institution - 0089
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGArdmore, Oklahoma, 73401, United States
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Local Institution - 0090
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDaw Park, South Australia, 5041, Australia
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Local Institution - 0091
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGRichardson, Texas, 75082, United States
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Local Institution - 0092
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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Local Institution - 0093
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGWuhan, HUB, 430060, China
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Mid Hudson Medical Research
RECRUITINGNew Windsor, New York, 12553, United States
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Neurology Clinic, P.C.
RECRUITINGCordova, Tennessee, 38018, United States
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New Hope Clinical Research
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States
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Next Level Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGWest Covina, California, 91790, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78626, United States
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Research Central LLC (DBA Ichor Research)
RECRUITINGSyracuse, New York, 13210, United States
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Shreenath Clinical Service - Lakewood
RECRUITINGLakewood, California, 90805, United States
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Stryde Research - Plano
RECRUITINGPlano, Texas, 75093, United States
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The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
RECRUITINGManhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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Thomas Jefferson University - Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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UNC Health REX Hospital
RECRUITINGRaleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
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University at Buffalo - UBMD Neurology
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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University of Alabama - Huntsville Regional Medical Campus
RECRUITINGHuntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States
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University of California San Diego - La Jolla
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Village
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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