ExAblate Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Status: | Recruiting |
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Conditions: | Alzheimer Disease |
Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 50 - 85 |
Updated: | 3/30/2019 |
Start Date: | September 28, 2018 |
End Date: | December 2024 |
Contact: | Desiree Dorrough |
Email: | desireed@insightec.com |
Phone: | 469-607-0486 |
Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of ExAblate Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption for the Treatment of Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ExAblate Model 4000
Type 2.0 System as a tool to disrupt the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients with probable
Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
Type 2.0 System as a tool to disrupt the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients with probable
Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
This is a prospective, multi-center, single-arm study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of
BBB disruption using the ExAblate Model 4000 Type 2.0 (220 kHz) system. Patients with
diagnosis of Probable Alzheimer's Disease may qualify for a clinical trial to have three
serial ExAblate BBB disruption procedures in specific areas in the brain. This study will be
conducted at up to 4 sites in the United States and will enroll up to 10 patients.
BBB disruption using the ExAblate Model 4000 Type 2.0 (220 kHz) system. Patients with
diagnosis of Probable Alzheimer's Disease may qualify for a clinical trial to have three
serial ExAblate BBB disruption procedures in specific areas in the brain. This study will be
conducted at up to 4 sites in the United States and will enroll up to 10 patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male or Female between 50-85 years of age
2. Probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
3. If taking concurrent Alzheimer's medication, has been on the medication for at least 2
months with a stable dose for at least 3 months
4. Able to communicate sensations during the ExAblate MRgFUS procedure
5. Ambulatory
Exclusion Criteria:
1. MRI Findings
2. Presence of unknown or MR unsafe devices anywhere in the body
3. Significant cardiac disease or unstable hemodynamic status
4. Relative contraindications to ultrasound contrast agent or PET amyloid tracer
5. History of a bleeding disorder
6. History of liver disease
7. Known cerebral or systemic vasculopathy
8. Significant depression and at potential risk of suicide
9. Any contraindications to MRI scanning
10. Any contraindication to lumbar puncture for collection of cerebral spinal fluid
11. Untreated, uncontrolled sleep apnea
12. History of seizure disorder or epilepsy
13. Severely Impaired renal function
14. Currently in a clinical trial involving an investigational product or non-approved use
of a drug or device or in any other type of medical research
15. Chronic pulmonary disorders
16. Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
17. Known apolipoprotein E allele (ApoE4) homozygosity
We found this trial at
3
sites
New York, New York 10065
Principal Investigator: Michael Kaplitt, M.D., PhD
Phone: 212-746-1788
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410 W 10th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 293-8652
Principal Investigator: Vibhor Krishna, MD
Phone: 614-293-2587
The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center Located in Columbus, The Ohio State University Wexner...
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Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
Principal Investigator: Ali R Rezai, MD
Phone: 304-293-9638
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