New hope for Alzheimer's agitation: drug shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT04947553
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called AXS-05 for treating agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. A total of 456 participants who had already been in earlier studies took part. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce agitation symptoms and prevent them from coming back.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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456 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- 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.
- Ages
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65 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: * Participation in Study AXS-05-AD-302 or Study AXS-05-AD-304. * Caregiver is willing to communicate with site personnel, comply with all required study procedures, and oversee administration and compliance with the subject's study treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Caregiver is unwilling or unable, in the opinion of the investigator, to comply with study instructions. * Subject is hospitalized in a mental health facility (e.g., psychiatric hospital or ward), living in a nursing home, or living alone. * Any concurrent medical condition that might interfere with the conduct of the study, confound the interpretation of study results, or endanger the subject's well-being. * Initiation of a new medication since enrolling in AXS-05-AD-302 or AXS-05-AD-304 which may pose a safety risk when taken concurrently with AXS-05.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peoria, Arizona, 83581, United States
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Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
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Long Beach, California, 90807, United States
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Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States
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Temecula, California, 92591, United States
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Walnut Creek, California, 94596, United States
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Bonita Springs, Florida, 34134, United States
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Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States
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Coral Springs, Florida, 33067, United States
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Greenacres City, Florida, 33467, United States
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Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Kissimmee, Florida, 34741, United States
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Lake City, Florida, 32055, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33135, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33145, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33175, United States
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Miami Gardens, Florida, 33014, United States
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Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32807, United States
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Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33025, United States
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Tampa, Florida, 33614, United States
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Tampa, Florida, 33634, United States
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Trinity, Florida, 34655, United States
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Columbus, Georgia, 31909, United States
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Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States
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Braintree, Massachusetts, 02184, United States
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Flint, Michigan, 48532, United States
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Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48307, United States
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Chesterfield, Missouri, 63005, United States
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Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
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Brooklyn, New York, 11229, United States
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New Windsor, New York, 12553, United States
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Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States
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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States
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Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78737, United States
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Cypress, Texas, 77429, United States
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Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States
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Sugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States
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Arlington, Virginia, 22205, United States
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Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 1Z9, Canada
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San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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