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memantine

Phase 3

Open-Angle Glaucoma | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 4, 2010

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment2,298

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

memantine · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2
NCT00168350Memantine in Patients With Chronic GlaucomaOpen-Angle Glaucoma
COMPLETED1,179 Analytics
NCT00141882Memantine in Patients With Chronic GlaucomaOpen-Angle Glaucoma
COMPLETED1,119 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Memantine in Patients With Chronic Glaucoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression of glaucoma
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
memantineDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 82 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * glaucoma damage on examination of visual field and optic disc * good visual acuity (with glasses if needed)

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Competitive Landscape -Open-Angle Glaucoma 9 trials

Frequently asked questions about memantine

What is memantine used for in open-angle glaucoma?

Memantine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, a chronic condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure and progressive optic nerve damage. It is being evaluated as a potential neuroprotective therapy to slow disease progression. Memantine is not approved for this indication and remains in clinical development.

Who makes memantine?

Memantine is being developed by AbbVie Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABBV. AbbVie is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of memantine in patients with open-angle glaucoma.

What phase is memantine in for glaucoma?

Memantine is in Phase 3 clinical development for open-angle glaucoma. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed, with a total of 2,298 patients enrolled. The drug is investigational and has not received regulatory approval for this use.

What clinical trials is memantine in?

Memantine has been studied in two completed Phase 3 clinical trials for open-angle glaucoma: NCT00141882, which enrolled 1,119 patients, and NCT00168350, which enrolled 1,179 patients. Both trials were randomized, double-blind, and included adult patients aged 18 years and older.

Is memantine the same as Namenda?

Memantine is the generic name for a drug that is also known by the brand name Namenda, which is approved for Alzheimer's disease. However, in the context of open-angle glaucoma, memantine is being investigated as a novel therapy and is not approved for this condition.