Study of Octagam (Intravenous Immunoglobulin [IVIG]) 10% on the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial

Official title: Prospective 24-week, Double-blind, Randomised, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating Safety and Change in Efficacy-related Surrogate Parameters in Patients With Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type Under Treatment With Increasing Dosages of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (Octagam 10%)

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study evaluated the effect of 6 or 12 infusions of different doses of octagam (intravenous immunoglobulin [IVIG]) 10% on the reduction of amyloid beta peptide (Aβ) in cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and on the increase of Aβ in blood plasma in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Clinical Trial Description

Participants received 12 infusions of 0.1 g/kg, 0.25 g/kg, or 0.4 g/kg body weight octagam 10% at 2-week intervals (±3 days) or 6 infusions of 0.2 g/kg, 0.5 g/kg, or 0.8 g/kg body weight octagam 10% at 4-week intervals (±5 days). The effect of the infusions on the reduction of Aβ peptide in CSF and the increase of Aβ peptide in blood plasma was evaluated. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Alzheimer Disease
• Alzheimer's Disease

• NCT number: NCT00812565
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Octapharma
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: February 2009
• Completion date: September 2010