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NCT Number: NCT00428090

Rosiglitazone (Extended Release Tablets) As Monotherapy In Subjects With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Rosiglitazone (RSG) has been tested and is approved as a treatment for type II diabetes mellitus, a disease that occurs when the body ineffectively uses glucose. RSG XR, the investigational drug, is an extended-release form of RSG. This study tests whether RSG XR safely provides benefit to people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). RSG XR is a new approach to AD therapy and this study tests whether one's genes alter the effectiveness of RSG XR. Glucose is used by cells to make energy that they need to live. Changes in the ability of cells to use of glucose can lead to diseases like diabetes. Glucose levels may be lower in the brains of AD patients, and their brain cells may also use glucose less well than in unaffected people. The proper function of brain cells may be critical to memory and thought. If brain cells use glucose poorly, this might impact AD. Drugs that help brain cells properly use glucose may help a person maintain normal memory and thinking. Data suggesting that RSG may help AD patients was first seen in a small study at the Univ. of Washington and then from a larger international GSK study. In the first study, those receiving RSG once daily for 6 months scored better on 3 tests of memory and thought than those who did not receive RSG. In the GSK study, those that benefited most from therapy with RSG XR had a specific genetic pattern. They lacked the gene that caused them to produce apolipoprotein E e4 (APOE e4). Subjects who have the APOE e4 gene may have two copies, one from each parent, or they may have only one APOE e4 gene meaning that they inherited either the APOE e2 or APOE e3 version of the gene from one parent. Subjects with one copy of the APOE e4 gene remained fairly stable while those with two copies of APOE e4 continued to worsen during the 6-month treatment. This study will directly test the effect of RSG XR on people who either have or lack the APOE e4 gene.

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About this study

A 24-week, double-blind, double-dummy, randomized, parallel-group study to investigate the effects of rosiglitazone (extended release tablets), donepezil, and placebo as monotherapy on cognition and overall clinical response in APOE e4-stratified subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. (REFLECT-1)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
  • MMSE score 10 to 23
  • Has not taken an approved AD therapy in last 30 days.
  • No previous hypersensitivity/intolerance to AChEIs
  • Have a regular caregiver.

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of vascular dementia.
  • Type I or secondary diabetes mellitus.
  • Type II diabetes mellitus treated with insulin, sulfonylurea or glipizide.
  • History or evidence of congestive heart failure, clinically significant peripheral edema or anemia.
  • History of significant psychiatric illness, major depressive disorder or current depression needing initiation of treatment.

Treatment and study plan

rosiglitazone

Drug

XR (extended release) oral tablets

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean ADAS-Cog Total Score at W24 as a Function of APOE e4 Status in Apolipoprotein epsilon4 (APOE e4) Negative Cohort

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The 11-item ADAS-Cog assessed a range of cognitive abilities including memory, comprehension, orientation in time and place and spontaneous speech. Items were evaluated by tests and clinician ratings on a 5-point scale. Scores ranged from 0-70 with higher scores indicates more dysfunction. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline is defined as value at W0. Estimated value was calculated by Active treatment minus Placebo. The adjusted means were presented. A hierarchical testing procedure was used to control for the two rosiglitazone dose groups and the three genetic subgroups. There was no adjustment for the donepezil versus placebo comparisons, which were included to assess the sensitivity of the trial to detect a treatment effect.

  2. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean ADAS-Cog Total Score at W24 as a Function of APOE e4 Status in All Except e4/e4's Cohort

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The 11-item ADAS-Cog assessed a range of cognitive abilities including memory, comprehension, orientation in time and place and spontaneous speech. Items were evaluated by tests and clinician ratings on a 5-point scale. Scores ranged from 0-70 with higher scores indicates more dysfunction. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline is defined as value at W0. Estimated value was calculated by Active treatment minus Placebo. A hierarchical testing procedure was used to control for the two rosiglitazone dose groups and the three genetic subgroups. There was no adjustment for the donepezil versus placebo comparisons, which were included to assess the sensitivity of the trial to detect a treatment effect.

  3. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean ADAS-Cog Total Score at W24 as a Function of APOE e4 Status in Full Population Cohort

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The 11-item ADAS-Cog assessed a range of cognitive abilities including memory, comprehension, orientation in time and place and spontaneous speech. Items were evaluated by tests and clinician ratings on a 5-point scale. Scores ranged from 0-70 with higher scores indicates more dysfunction. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline is defined as value at W0. Estimated value was calculated by Active treatment minus Placebo. A hierarchical testing procedure was used to control for the two rosiglitazone dose groups and the three genetic subgroups. There was no adjustment for the donepezil versus placebo comparisons, which were included to assess the sensitivity of the trial to detect a treatment effect.

  4. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean CIBIC+ Global Functioning Total Score at W24 as a Function of APOE e4 Status in APOE4 Negative Cohort

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The CIBIC+ assessment comprised of a 7-point rating of severity (at baseline) and change (at indicated time points). It was rated on a scale of 1 to 7 as 1: markedly improved, 2.: moderately improved, 3: minimally improved, 4: no change, 5: minimally worse, 6: moderately worse and 7: markedly worse; higher score means greater dysfunction. It was based on interviews with the par. and caregiver by an independent rater. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived. Estimated value was calculated by Active treatment minus Placebo. A hierarchical testing procedure was used to control for the two rosiglitazone dose groups and the three genetic subgroups. There was no adjustment for the donepezil versus placebo comparisons, which were included to assess the sensitivity of the trial to detect a treatment effect.

  5. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean CIBIC+ Global Functioning Total Score at W24 as a Function of APOE e4 Status in All Except e4/e4's Cohort

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The CIBIC+ assessment comprised of a 7-point rating of severity (at baseline) and change (at indicated time points). It was rated on a scale of 1 to 7 as 1: markedly improved, 2.: moderately improved, 3: minimally improved, 4: no change, 5: minimally worse, 6: moderately worse and 7: markedly worse; higher score means greater dysfunction. It was based on interviews with the par. and caregiver by an independent rater. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived. Estimated value was calculated by Active treatment minus Placebo. A hierarchical testing procedure was used to control for the two rosiglitazone dose groups and the three genetic subgroups. There was no adjustment for the donepezil versus placebo comparisons, which were included to assess the sensitivity of the trial to detect a treatment effect.

  6. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean CIBIC+ Global Functioning Total Score at W24 as a Function of APOE e4 Status in Full Population Cohort

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The CIBIC+ assessment comprised of a 7-point rating of severity (at baseline) and change (at indicated time points). It was rated on a scale of 1 to 7 as 1: markedly improved, 2.: moderately improved, 3: minimally improved, 4: no change, 5: minimally worse, 6: moderately worse and 7: markedly worse; higher score means greater dysfunction. It was based on interviews with the par. and caregiver by an independent rater. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived. Estimated value was calculated by Active treatment minus Placebo. A hierarchical testing procedure was used to control for the two rosiglitazone dose groups and the three genetic subgroups. There was no adjustment for the donepezil versus placebo comparisons, which were included to assess the sensitivity of the trial to detect a treatment effect.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean ADAS-Cog Total Score at W8, W16, W24

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The 11-item ADAS-Cog assessed a range of cognitive abilities including memory, comprehension, orientation in time and place and spontaneous speech. Most items were evaluated by tests, but some were dependent on clinician ratings on a 5-point scale. Scores ranged from 0-70 with higher scores indicating greater dysfunction. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline is defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences were adjusted to take account of missing data. It was evaluated at Baseline, W8, W16 and W24.

  2. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean CIBIC+ Global Functioning Total Score at W8, W16, W24

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The CIBIC+ assessment comprised of a 7-point rating of severity (at baseline) and change (at indicated time points). It was rated on a scale of 1 to 7 as 1: markedly improved, 2.: moderately improved, 3: minimally improved, 4: no change, 5: minimally worse, 6: moderately worse and 7: markedly worse; higher score means more dysfunction. The scale was based on interviews with the par. and caregiver and was completed by an independent rater. It required separate structured 15-20 minute interviews with the par. and caregiver. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived. It was evaluated at Baseline, W8, W16 and W24.

  3. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Total Score at W8, W16, W24

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The NPI assessed behavioral disturbances comprises 10 dimensions: delusions, hallucinations, dysphoria, apathy, euphoria, disinhibition, aggressiveness and agitation, irritability, anxiety and aberrant motor activity. The par. caregiver asked about behavior in the par. If "Yes", the informant then rates both the severity on a 3-point scale, 1: mild to 3: severe (total range: 0-36) and the frequency using a 4-point scale, 1: occasionally to 4: very frequently. The total domain score was frequency × severity. The distress was scored on 5-point scale, 0: no distress to 5 - very severe or extreme. A total NPI score can be calculated by adding all domain scores together; NPI total score: from 0-144 and NPI distress score: from 0-60, all with higher scores indicating more severe behavioral disturbance. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0.

  4. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean Disability Assessment for Dementia (DAD) Scale Total Score at W8, W16, W24

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The DAD, assessed the ability of a par. to execute basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) and leisure activities. The scale consists of 40 questions assessing basic and instrumental ADLs. This scale assesses a participants' ability to initiate, plan, and perform activities related to hygiene, dressing, continence, eating, meal preparation, telephoning, going on an outing, finance and correspondence, medications, leisure, and housework. Each item was scored as yes: 1, no: 0 and N/A: not applicable. Higher scores indicate less disability with a score of 100 indicating no disability and 0 indicating no functional ability. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. The percentage score was calculated as (DAD total score/total number of applicable items) multiplied by 100. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  5. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean Short Term Memory Assessment Total Score (ADAS-Cog Q1 Plus Q7) at W8, W16, W24

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    Change from Baseline in short term memory assessment score was assessed from a combined analysis of items 1 (word recall task) and 7 (word recognition task) of ADAS-Cog scale. Word recall task consist of the participants score was the mean number of words not recalled on three trials (maximum score 10) and word recognition task, to score this item the number of incorrect responses was counted (maximum error score was 12). Higher score indicating greater dysfunction. Total score is sum of individual score. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  6. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean European Quality of Life -5 Dimensions Proxy Version (EQ-5D Proxy) Total Score at W12, W24 Assessed by Utility

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The EQ-5D Proxy was a 2 part scale used to assess the quality of life and utility benefit. The data for Part 1 is presented. It is a 5 dimensional Health State Classification. Caregivers were asked to respond as they feel the par. would on dimensions of mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Answers to each question were recorded on a 3-point scale which indicates the level of impairment (level 1= no problem; level 2=some or moderate problem(s) and level 3=unable, or extreme problem with higher scores indicating greater dysfunction. EQ-5D Proxy assessments was performed at Baseline, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  7. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mean European Quality of Life -5 Dimensions Proxy Version (EQ-5D Proxy) Total Score at W12, W24 Assessed by Thermometer (Visual Analog Scale [VAS])

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The EQ-5D Proxy is a 2 part scale used to assess the quality of life and utility benefit. The data for Part 2 is presented. It is a the visual analogue scale Thermometer which assessed caregiver's impression of par. overall health. The Thermometer has endpoints of 100 (best imaginable health state) and 0 (worst imaginable health state). EQ-5D Proxy assessments was performed at Baseline, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  8. Time Spent Caring for Basic and Instrumental Activities Resource Utilization in Dementia (RUD) Scale at W12 and W24

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The RUD instrument was developed as a comprehensive tool to assess the amount of resource use among demented par. RUD assess both formal and informal resource use of the par. and the primary caregiver, making it possible to calculate costs from a societal perspective. Q1 relates to assisting par. with basic activities of daily living and Q2 relates to instrumental activities of daily living. The assessments was performed at Baseline, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  9. Change From Baseline (W0) in Alzheimer's Carer's Quality of Life Instrument (ACQLI) Score at W12 and W24.

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    The ACQLI was an assessment of caregiver quality of life. This instrument consists of 30 questions exploring various aspects of carer's quality of life. Each of the questions had a two point response and the 30 questions were summed to provide a total score. Items are assumed to be unidimensional (i.e., represent a single variable) and are scored 0/1 (false/true) before summation into a total score with a 0-30 range. To ease comparisons between scales, ACQLI scores were transformed to range between 0-100 (100: worse). The assessments was performed at Baseline, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  10. Change From Baseline (W0) in Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) Total Score at W24.

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The MMSE consists of 11 tests of orientation, memory (recent and immediate), concentration, language and praxis. Scores range from 0 to 30, with lower scores indicating greater cognitive impairment. The scale is completed by the investigator, based on the performance of the par. and takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to administer. The assessments was performed at Baseline and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived

  11. Change From Baseline (W0) in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at W24.

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and W24

    The blood sample was collected for assessments of HbA1c levels at Baseline and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0. Endpoint treatment differences which were adjusted to take account of missing data are derived.

  12. Number of Participants With Adverse Events Defined by Severity

    Time frame: Up to W24

    An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. An AE included significant or unexpected worsening or exacerbation of the condition/indication under study, exacerbation of a chronic or intermittent pre-existing condition, new conditions detected or diagnosed, signs, symptoms, or the clinical sequelae of a suspected overdose of either investigational product or a concurrent medication. Number of participants with any AE and as per severity were reported. Refer to the general AE/SAE module for a list of AEs and SAEs.

  13. Number of Participants With Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure (SBP and DBP), Heart Rate (HR) and Weight Values of Potential Clinical Concern (PCC) Any Time on Treatment (ATOT).

    Time frame: Up to W24

    SBP, DBP and HR of par. were recorded in sitting posture as vital signs, while body weight was measured without shoes and wearing light clothing at each visit. The blood pressure (BP) and HR values were identified as of PCC if the vales were out of the reference range (for SBP, 90 to 140 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), DBP, 50 to 90 mmHg, and HR >100 or <50 beats per minute [bpm]) or meet a change from Baseline criterion. For SBP it was increase from Baseline (high) if increased by more than or equal to (>=) 40 mmHg; decrease from Baseline (low) if decreased by >=30 mmHg. For DBP, increase from Baseline (high) if increased by >=30 mmHg; decrease from Baseline (low) if decreased by >=20 mmHg. For HR, increase from Baseline (high) if increased by >=30 bpm; decrease from Baseline (low) if decreased by >=30 bpm. For weight, increase from Baseline (high) if increased by >=7%; decrease from Baseline (low) if decreased by >=7%. Baseline was defined as value at W0.

  14. Change From Baseline (W0) in 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    Triplicate 12-lead ECG measures was obtained digitally, approximately one minute apart after the par. had rested in the supine position in a quiet room (no TV, minimal talking) for at least 10 minutes. Conduction intervals from the 12-lead ECGs were manually read and confirmed by an external cardiologist/vendor. The ECG parameters includes PR interval, QRS duration, QT - uncorrected interval, QTc Bazett (QTcB), QTc Fridericia (QTcF) and RR interval of Central Cardiologist are reported. The assessments was performed at Baseline and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at Screening/Visit 1/W-6.

  15. Change From Baseline (W0) in Heart Rate (HR) Measured From 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    Triplicate 12-lead ECG measures was obtained digitally, approximately one minute apart after the par. had rested in the supine position in a quiet room (no TV, minimal talking) for at least 10 minutes. Conduction intervals from the 12-lead ECGs were manually read and confirmed by an external cardiologist/vendor. The ECG HR of Central Cardiologist reported. The assessments was performed at Baseline and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at Screening/Visit 1/W-6.

  16. Change From Baseline (W0) in Body Weight

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    Body weight will be measured at all visits, without shoes and wearing light clothing. The assessments was performed at Baseline, W4, W8, W12, W16, and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0.

  17. Change From Baseline (W0) in Hemoglobin

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    Hematology parameters were assessed at Baseline, W4, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0.

  18. Change From Baseline (W0) in Hematocrit

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and Up to W24

    Hematology parameters were assessed at Baseline, W4, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0.

  19. Change From Baseline (W0) in Periodic HbA1c Assessment

    Time frame: Baseline (W0) and up to W24

    HbA1c assessment was performed par. with type 2 diabetes mellitus or HbA1c >=6.5% at Screening only. HbA1c levels were assessed at Baseline, W12 and W24. Change from Baseline was calculated as value at scheduled time point minus Baseline value. Baseline was defined as value at W0.

  20. Number of Par. With Hematology Data of Potential Clinical Concern Any Time on Treatment

    Time frame: Up to W24

    Haematology parameters were identified as of PCC (high [H], low [L]), if the values were out of the reference range (RR). The range for parameters was: platelet (100AV-500AV), red blood cell (RBC, 0.8-1.2), hemoglobin (L: female [F]:10, male [M]:11; H: F:16.5-AV, M:18), hematocrit (0.8-1.2), white blood cell (WBC, 3-15), neutrophils (0.75-1.5), lymphocytes (0.75-1.5), monocytes (0.75-2), eosinophils (none-2), basophils (none-2), mean corpuscle volume (MCV, 0.8-1.2), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH, 0.8-1.2), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC, 0.8-1.2), red cell distribution width (RDW, 0.8-1.2). Data for mean platelet volume (reference range not established) not reported

  21. Number of Par. With Clinical Chemistry Values of Potential Clinical Concern Any Time on Treatment

    Time frame: Up to W24

    Clinical chemistry parameters were identified as of PCC (H, L), if values were out of RR: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT, none-120 [250% upper limit of RR, ULRR]), Albumin (0.75-2), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST,none-105 (3-64y), 137.5 (65+y), >250%ULRR), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP,none-312.5 (20+y), >250%ULRR), blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/Creatinine ratio (none-1.25), BUN (none-11), Chloride (80-115), Calcium (0.75-1.25), Carbon dioxide (CO2, 15-40) content, Creatinine (22, <50% lower limit of RR [LLRR]-155, >125%ULRR), Creatine phosphokinase (CPK, none-1.25), Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT,none-2.5), Glucose (3.6-7.8), High density lipoprotein (HDL,0.65-none), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH,none-1.25), Low density lipoprotein (LDL,none-2), Magnesium (0.5-2), Potassium (3-5.5), Phosphorus inorganic (0.5-1.5), Sodium (130-150), Total protein (0.8-1.5), Total cholesterol (none-1.25), Total bilirubin (none-1.95), Triglycerides (none-9). Data for Creatinine clearance not reported.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

GlaxoSmithKline

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A 24-week, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Randomized, Parallel-group Study to Investigate the Effects of Rosiglitazone (Extended Release Tablets), Donepezil, and Placebo as Monotherapy on Cognition and Overall Clinical Response in APOE ε4-stratified Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease. (REFLECT-1)

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jan 29, 2007
Registry last updated
May 19, 2017

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