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galantamine

Phase 4FDA approved

Alzheimer Disease | Small molecule | Neurology |Johnson & Johnson|Trials Updated: Apr 17, 2014

galantamine development status

FDA approval on record Feb 28, 2001
Approval holderJanssen Pharms
ApplicationNDA021169
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT01478633)
Phase scored for JNJPhase 3
Registered trials 15 across 10 sponsors since Nov 1999

galantamine target and mechanism

Molecular targetACHE
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL659

Also known as galantamine ER

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials7
Total Enrollment1,695

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

galantamine clinical trials

galantamine · 7 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 7
NCT00814801An Efficacy and Safety Study of Galantamine for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's Disease
COMPLETED580 Analytics
NCT00082602Safety and Tolerability Study of Extended Release (ER) Galantamine in Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's Disease
COMPLETED83 Analytics
NCT00035191A Placebo-controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Galantamine in the Treatment of Vascular DementiaDementia, Vascular
COMPLETED254 Analytics
NCT00301574An Efficacy and Safety Study of Galantamine for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.Alzheimer Disease
COMPLETED398 Analytics
NCT00304629Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Galantamine in Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer Disease
COMPLETED241 Analytics
NCT00000172Evaluation of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer Disease
COMPLETED- Analytics
NCT00309725A Cardiac Safety Study of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.Alzheimer's Disease
COMPLETED139 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Galantamine for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety and Tolerability Study of Extended Release (ER) Galantamine in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Placebo-controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Galantamine in the Treatment of Vascular Dementia
Dementia, VascularUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Galantamine for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Galantamine in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Evaluation of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Cardiac Safety Study of Galantamine in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's DiseaseUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Japan Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-J Cog)
Baseline and 24 weeks

ADAS-J cog is the Japanese version of the cognitive function subscale of the Alzheimer's disease assessment scale (ADAS). This scale is used to detect changes in cognitive function in individuals with Alzheimer disease on the basis of three domains: memory, language and behavior. The minimum score is zero (0) and means well cognitive function. The maximum total score is 70 points, and the larger the score, the more severe the degree of impairment.

Distribution of Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus - Japan (CIBIC Plus-J)
24 weeks

CIBIC plus-J is the Japanese version of the Clinician's Interview-based Impression of Change plus the caregiver's input (CIBIC plus). It is a seven-point categorical assessment scale for evaluating the efficacy of antidementia drugs, ranging from "markedly improved" to "markedly worse".

The primary end point occurs at Week 8. The primary outcome measures will be tolerability and safety through rates of adverse events.
Change from baseline to week 26 in Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive portion (ADAS-cog)
Change from baseline to the end of the study in the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Japan cognitive subscale (ADAS-J cog) and the Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change plus - Japan (CIBIC plus-J)
The primary outcome is safety as measured by adverse events, laboratory tests, vital signs, weight, physical exam and electrocardiogram
Hourly mean heart rates and PR intervals during each of the 24-hour Holter monitoring periods; Twenty-four hour mean, minimum and maximum heart rates and PR intervals during each of the 24-hour Holter monitoring periods

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in the Disability Assessment for Dementia (DAD)
Baseline and 24 weeks
Change From Baseline in the Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (Behave-AD)
Baseline and 24 weeks
Change From Baseline in the Mental Function Impairment Scale (MENFIS)
Baseline and 24 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Galantamine 16 mg/dayEXPERIMENTAL -
Galantamine 24 mg/dayEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGForm= tablet, route= oral use. Corresponding placebo tablets confirmed to be indistinguishable from the galantamine tablets will be administered for 24 weeks.
Galantamine 16 mg/dayDRUGType= exact number, number= 8, 16, unit= mg/day, form= tablet, route= oral use. Patients will receive 8 mg galantamine daily for the first 4 weeks, and 16 mg galantamine daily for the remaining 20 weeks.
Galantamine 24 mg/dayDRUGType= exact number, number= 8, 16, 24, unit= mg/day, form= tablet, route= oral use. Patients will receive 8 mg galantamine daily for the first 4 weeks, then 16 mg galantamine daily for the following 4 weeks, and 24 mg galantamine daily for the remaining 16 weeks.
galantamine ERDRUG -
galantamineDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range45 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Outpatients with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease according to the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS-ADRDA) criteria * Having a Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score of 1...

Countries:JapanUnited States
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Frequently asked questions about galantamine

What is galantamine used for?

Galantamine is used to treat Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia. It is a small molecule developed by Johnson & Johnson (ticker JNJ) and studied in Phase 3 clinical trials. The research program enrolled 1,441 participants across six completed trials, all randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

What does galantamine target?

Galantamine targets acetylcholinesterase (ACHE) and acts as an inhibitor of that enzyme. This target class places galantamine among the cholinesterase inhibitors studied in neurology for Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia. The clinical program was conducted by Johnson & Johnson under ticker JNJ.

Who makes galantamine?

Galantamine is developed by Johnson & Johnson, which trades under the ticker JNJ. The company sponsored the Phase 3 clinical program evaluating galantamine in Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia, including efficacy, cardiac safety, and long-term safety studies.

What phase is galantamine in?

Galantamine has been studied in Phase 3 clinical development. Six trials are recorded, all completed, with no active trials currently listed. The program enrolled 1,441 participants and used randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled designs across the Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia studies.

What clinical trials is galantamine in?

Galantamine has been evaluated in completed Phase 3 trials including NCT00814801, an efficacy and safety study in Alzheimer's disease conducted in Japan with 580 participants; NCT00309725, a cardiac safety study with 139 participants; NCT00304629, a long-term safety and efficacy study with 241 participants; and NCT00301574, an efficacy and safety study with 398 participants.

Is galantamine the same as galantamine ER?

Galantamine ER and Galantamine 16 mg/day are alternative names used for galantamine. Searches for galantamine ER or galantamine 16 mg/day refer to the same small molecule developed by Johnson & Johnson (ticker JNJ) and studied in Phase 3 trials for Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia.