At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 42 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Transdermal estradiol +3 moredrug
Likely dose
Transdermal estradiol 50 microgramsfrom record
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Alzheimer's Disease: Therapeutic Potential of Estrogen
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Transdermal estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone, and 2 other interventions for Alzheimer Disease. Completed, enrolled 42 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a 15-month study to determine the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy in improving memory and the ability to live independently in postmenopausal women with Alzheimer's disease.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAlzheimer Disease
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute on Aging (NIA)
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartSep 2001
First PostedAug 2003
Primary CompletionDec 2007
TodayJul 2026
First PostedAug 5, 2003
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2001
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2007
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6.3 yearsPosted 22.9 years ago
Interventions
Transdermal estradioldrug
50 micrograms (low-dose) or 100 micrograms (high-dose) transdermal 17-ß-estradiol patch, changed every 3 days, for 12 months
Medroxyprogesteronedrug
2.5mg tablet daily for 12 months
Placebo Patchdrug
Transdermal placebo patch, changed every 3 days, for 12 months
Placebodrug
Placebo tablet daily for 12 months