2023
Cost consequence analysis of Apathy in Dementia Methylphenidate Trial 2 (ADMET 2).
Lanctôt K, Chen C, Mah E, Kiss A, Li A, Shade D, Scherer R, Vieira D, Coulibaly H, Rosenberg P, Lerner A, Padala P, Brawman-Mintzer O, van Dyck C, Porsteinsson A, Craft S, Levey A, Burke W, Mintzer J, Herrmann N. Cost consequence analysis of Apathy in Dementia Methylphenidate Trial 2 (ADMET 2). International Psychogeriatrics 2023, 35: 664-672. PMID: 37066690, PMCID: PMC10579450, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610223000327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlzheimer DiseaseApathyCentral Nervous System StimulantsHumansMethylphenidateQuality of LifeConceptsCost-consequence analysisTreatment of apathyFive-level questionnaireTrial 2Quality of lifeBinary logistic regressionPlacebo groupPlacebo treatmentMethylphenidate treatmentSignificant apathyHealth utilityResource utilization costsAlzheimer's diseaseLogistic regressionMethylphenidateTime interactionLevel questionnaireHealthcare systemCost predictorsMeasures analysisPatientsTreatmentDiseaseMonthsUtilization costsLecanemab Clarity AD: Quality-of-Life Results from a Randomized, Double-Blind Phase 3 Trial in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Cohen S, van Dyck C, Gee M, Doherty T, Kanekiyo M, Dhadda S, Li D, Hersch S, Irizarry M, Kramer L. Lecanemab Clarity AD: Quality-of-Life Results from a Randomized, Double-Blind Phase 3 Trial in Early Alzheimer’s Disease. The Journal Of Prevention Of Alzheimer's Disease 2023, 10: 771-777. PMID: 37874099, DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2023.123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsZarit Burden InterviewPhase 3 trialEarly Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's diseaseQoL-ADPartner burdenMean changeDouble-blind phase 3 trialCerebrospinal fluid evidenceHumanized IgG1 monoclonal antibodyMarkers of amyloidLife-5 DimensionsHealth-related qualityPhase 3 developmentCare partner burdenLess increaseCerebral amyloid accumulationLess declineYears of ageQuality of lifePositron emission tomographyMild cognitive impairmentIgG1 monoclonal antibodyValuable patientsBurden Interview
2018
Guanfacine treatment for prefrontal cognitive dysfunction in older participants: a randomized clinical trial
Barcelos NM, Van Ness PH, Wagner AF, MacAvoy MG, Mecca AP, Anderson GM, Trentalange M, Hawkins KA, Sano M, Arnsten AFT, van Dyck CH. Guanfacine treatment for prefrontal cognitive dysfunction in older participants: a randomized clinical trial. Neurobiology Of Aging 2018, 70: 117-124. PMID: 30007160, PMCID: PMC6503670, DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2018.05.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose of guanfacineQuality of lifeZ-scoreCognitive functionPrefrontal cognitive dysfunctionCommon adverse eventsPrimary outcome measureRandomized clinical trialsGlobal functionOlder participantsHealthy older participantsPrefrontal cognitive functionDry mouthAdverse eventsAgonist guanfacineClinical trialsGuanfacine treatmentCognitive dysfunctionMean changeOutcome measuresPlaceboGuanfacineOlder individualsWeeksDose