Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:37 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:37 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00948766
Brief Summary:
The core study assessed the efficacy of a higher dose of rivastigmine 13.3 mg/24 h transdermally (15 cm\^2 patch) compared to a lower dose of the rivastigmine 4.6 mg/24 h transdermally (5 cm\^2 patch) in patients with Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type in a 24-week study. The extension study obtained additional safety and efficacy data, as well as provided the higher dose rivastigmine patch to all patients who completed the core study for an additional 24 weeks.
Study:
NCT00948766
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00948766