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Study of PRX-03140 Monotherapy in Patients
With Alzheimer’s Disease
 
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Sponsored by: EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov #: NCT00693004
Study Phase: Phase II

Study Location (s) and Contact Information
Behavioral Medical Research of Staten Island
Staten Island, New York, 10305
Daniela R Pantea, 718-351-3319

Social Psychiatry Research Institute
Brooklyn, New York, 11235
Gennadiy Fink, 718-616-2400

Study Purpose
This is a study to evaluate PRX-03140 in patients with Alzheimer’s disease who are not taking medication for the illness. The study consists of a 3-month doubleblind treatment period and an optional 3-month extension period during which all participants will receive either PRX-03140 or Aricept® (donepezil).

You May Qualify if You...*

  • Are between 50 and 90 years old
  • Have a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease or have memory problems that may be a
    sign of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Are not taking cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept®, Razadyne®, Exelon® or Cognex®) for Alzheimer’s disease
  • Are able to attend all office visits
  • Live with, or spend substantial periods of time with, a regular caregiver who is willing to attend all trial visits, oversee your study participation, and report on your status

You May Not Qualify if You...*

  • Have dementia other than Alzheimer’s disease
  • Have taken Namenda® (memantine) within 2 months of enrolling in the study
  • Have a history of uncontrolled seizure disorder
  • Are taking MAO inhibitors, bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine or quinidine
  • Have a history of cancer
  • Have enrolled in a previous study for PRX-03140
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

*These are not all the entry criteria, only the main criteria

A Study of PRX-03140 in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Receiving a Stable Dose of Aricept®

Sponsored by: EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov #: NCT00672945
Study Phase: Phase II

Study Location (s) and Contact Information
Behavioral Medical Research of Staten Island
Staten Island, New York, 10305
Daniela R Pantea, 718-351-3319

Social Psychiatry Research Institute
Brooklyn, New York, 11235
Gennadiy Fink, 718-616-2400

Study Purpose
This is a 6-month study to evaluate PRX-03140 in patients with Alzheimer’s disease who are also
receiving a stable dose of Aricept® (donepezil).

You May Qualify if You...*

  • Are between 50 and 90 years old
  • Have a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease
  • Have been on a stable dose of Aricept® (donepezil) for Alzheimer’s disease for at least 3 months
  • Are able to attend all office visits
  • Live with, or spend substantial periods of time with, a regular caregiver who is willing to attend all trial visits, oversee your study participation, and report on your status

You May Not Qualify if You...*

  • Have dementia other than Alzheimer’s disease
  • Have taken Namenda® (memantine) within 2 months of enrolling in the study
  • Have a history of uncontrolled seizure disorder
  • Are taking MAO inhibitors, bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine or quinidine
  • Have a history of cancer
  • Have enrolled in a previous study for PRX-03140
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

*These are not all the entry criteria, only the main criteria

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