Trial Outcomes & Findings for Atomoxetine Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (ATM-Cog) (NCT NCT01738191)

NCT ID: NCT01738191

Last Updated: 2018-08-23

Results Overview

Patients were ranked on each outcome and ranks were summed. The mean summed-ranks were compared by treatment group by a global statistical test (GST). Higher scores indicate better performance. The total summed-ranks range from 7 - 210 (7 outcomes x N=30).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

30 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

change from baseline and 10 weeks

Results posted on

2018-08-23

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Atomoxetine
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Overall Study
STARTED
15
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
11
14
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Atomoxetine
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
1

Baseline Characteristics

Atomoxetine Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (ATM-Cog)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Total
n=30 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
66.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=5 Participants
66.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7 • n=7 Participants
66.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
30 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Patients were ranked on each outcome and ranks were summed. The mean summed-ranks were compared by treatment group by a global statistical test (GST). Higher scores indicate better performance. The total summed-ranks range from 7 - 210 (7 outcomes x N=30).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
The Global Statistical Test Combined Information on Change From Baseline on a Battery of Standardized Executive Function Tests
99.5 summed-ranks
Interval 73.1 to 126.0
117.5 summed-ranks
Interval 98.5 to 136.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 3-second interstimulus interval \| Z-score\| age \& education normed\| range -5 to +5 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in PASAT
-0.96 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.96
0.42 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.22

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Neuropsychological Assessment Battery Numbers \& Letters A Efficiency \| T-score\| age \& education normed\| range 19-70 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in NAB: Part A
-0.71 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.05
-0.23 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Neuropsychological Assessment Battery Numbers \& Letters D Efficiency \| T-score\| age \& education normed\| range 19-70 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in NAB: Part D
-0.35 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.31
-0.11 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.75

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Color-Word Inhibition Time \| Scaled \| age normed\| range 1-16 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in D-KEFS: Inhibition Time
-0.77 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
-0.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Color-Word Inhibition/Switching \| Scaled \| age normed\| range 1-16 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in D-KEFS: Inhibition-Switching Time
-0.87 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.63
-0.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.63

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Trail Making Number/Letter Switching \| Scaled \| age normed\| range 1-16 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in D-KEFS: Number-Letter Switching Time
-0.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.33
-0.67 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.43

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: change from baseline and 10 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat sample of all patients randomized.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, fourth edition Digit Span \| Scaled \| age\| 1-16 Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 Participants
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Change in WAIS-IV: Digit Span
-0.17 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.67

Adverse Events

Atomoxetine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Atomoxetine
n=15 participants at risk
The study drug target dose is Atomoxetine (ATM) 80 milligram (mg) per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily. Atomoxetine: The study drug target dose is ATM 80mg per day; given as a once daily dose of an 80mg capsule. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting on ATM 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose of ATM to 80mg daily.
Placebo
n=15 participants at risk
Patients in the placebo arm will follow the same titration schedule as those in the active arm. Patients will titrate up to target dose by starting 40mg capsules: 1 capsule daily for 14 days. Following study visit 3 (after 2 weeks on the titration dose), patients will increase the dose to 80mg daily. Placebo
Cardiac disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Jitters
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Syncopal Episode
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/15
Cardiac disorders
Chest pain
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/15
Nervous system disorders
Decreased memory
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Hypertension
0.00%
0/15
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Dr. Vanessa Hinson

Medical University of South Carolina

Phone: 843-792-9115

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place