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Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy

Phase 2

Alcohol Use Disorder | Small molecule | Psychiatry |National Healthcare Corp.|Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetACHE
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL502

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment160

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT05042102Donepezil and Cognitive Training for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)Alcohol Use Disorder
RECRUITING160 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Donepezil and Cognitive Training for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Heavy drinking days
13 weeks of active intervention

Heavy drinking days as measured by weekly Time Line Follow Back (TLFB)

Secondary Endpoints

Global neurocognitive functioning
At 7 weeks and at 13 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Donepezil + Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT)EXPERIMENTALSubjects in this arm will receive (1) donepezil and (2) cognitive remediation therapy (CRT). Subjects will take 5 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then 10 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening until week 13.
Donepezil + Placebo CRTEXPERIMENTALSubjects in this arm will receive (1) donepezil and (2) placebo CRT. Subjects will take 5 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then 10 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening until week 13.
Placebo medication + Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT)EXPERIMENTALSubjects in this arm will receive (1) placebo medication and (2) cognitive remediation therapy (CRT). Subjects will take placebo oral medication in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then placebo oral medication in the evening until week 13.
Placebo medication + Placebo CRTEXPERIMENTALSubjects in this arm will receive (1) placebo medication and (2) placebo CRT. Subjects will take placebo oral medication in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then placebo oral medication in the evening until week 13.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Donepezil + Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT)COMBINATION_PRODUCTSubjects in this arm will receive (1) donepezil and (2) cognitive remediation therapy (CRT). Subjects will take 5 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then 10 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening until week 13.
Donepezil + Placebo CRTCOMBINATION_PRODUCTSubjects in this arm will receive (1) donepezil and (2) placebo CRT. Subjects will take 5 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then 10 mg/day of oral donepezil in the evening until week 13.
Placebo medication + Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT)COMBINATION_PRODUCTSubjects in this arm will receive (1) placebo medication and (2) cognitive remediation therapy (CRT). Subjects will take placebo oral medication in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then placebo oral medication in the evening until week 13.
Placebo medication + Placebo CRTCOMBINATION_PRODUCTSubjects in this arm will receive (1) placebo medication and (2) placebo CRT. Subjects will take placebo oral medication in the evening for the first 4 weeks, then placebo oral medication in the evening until week 13.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion criteria: 1. Males and females 18-80 years of age 2. Fluency in English and a 6th grade or higher reading level 3. Meets the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for a current alcohol use disorder (subjects should have a primary alcohol use disorder \[AUD...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy

What is Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy used for?

Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy is an investigational combination being studied for Alcohol Use Disorder. It combines the small molecule donepezil with cognitive remediation therapy. The therapy is in Phase 2 clinical development and is being evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

What does Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy target?

The combination therapy includes donepezil, a small molecule, paired with cognitive remediation therapy. The specific molecular target of the combination is not disclosed in the available information. The therapy is being studied for its potential effect on Alcohol Use Disorder.

Who makes Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy?

Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy is being developed by National Healthcare Corp., traded under the ticker NHC. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial of the combination therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder.

What phase is Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy in?

Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The therapy is being studied in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial for Alcohol Use Disorder.

What clinical trials is Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy in?

Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy is being evaluated in one active Phase 2 trial, NCT05042102, titled "Donepezil and Cognitive Training for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)." The trial is recruiting 160 participants in the United States, with an enrollment age minimum of 18 years.

Is Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy the same as Donepezil + Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT)?

Yes, Donepezil+ Cognitive remediation therapy is also known as Donepezil + Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT). Both names refer to the same investigational combination therapy being studied for Alcohol Use Disorder.