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Randomized, Controlled Study Evaluating CERE-110 in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated CERE-110 gene therapy in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The treatment delivers the nerve growth factor gene into the brain surgically using an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector, and was compared against placebo surgery. It was carried out as a Phase 2 study and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Sangamo Therapeutics
Intervention
CERE-110: Adeno-Associated Virus injection Surgery, Placebo Surgery
Start date
11/1/2008
Estimated completion
8/13/2015
Countries
United States

Related genes

Locations

  • Birmingham, United States
  • Los Angeles, United States
  • San Diego, United States
  • Washington D.C., United States
  • Atlanta, United States
  • New York, United States
  • Durham, United States
  • Cleveland, United States
  • North Charleston, United States
  • Salt Lake City, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
* Approved medications for Alzheimer's disease may be taken if the dose has been stable for 3 months
* A study partner who can attend all study visits
* Good general health
* Medically able to undergo neurosurgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant neurological disease other than Alzheimer's disease
* Significant depression or other psychiatric disorder
* Unstable medical conditions
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