About this trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the oral medication IGC-AD1, a THC-based (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol) formulation administered twice a day on Agitation in patients with mild to severe dementia from Alzheimer's.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Participant and/or Caregiver must provide a signed and dated ICF prior to any study procedures.

Must have a Caregiver who is able and willing to comply with all required study procedures.

The Caregiver must be known to the Participant and must be able to use electronic devices such as a cell phone, video conference over a laptop or cell phone, weighing scale, and be able to learn to take blood pressure, among others.

Based on local practice, Participants that cannot consent may have Caregiver's consent provided the Caregiver has among others a) Power of Attorney, b) is a spouse, or c) a sibling or d) a child or e) a close relation. The practice of accepting consent must be consistent with established practice at the site and jurisdiction.

Disqualifiers

Prior adverse reaction to cannabinoids or to any component of Study Drug (IGC-AD1 and placebo).

Serious or unstable medical illness, including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, endocrine, neurologic, or hematologic disease, which might confound assessment of safety outcomes.

History of seizures, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.

Has participated in an investigational drug or device study within 30 days prior to study start.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • IGC-AD1-Active
  • IGC-AD1-Placebo

Treatment groups

164 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

31
Canada
Island Health AuthoritiesV8R 1J8, VictoriaBritish Columbia, Canada
Hamilton Health Sciences , Mcmaster UniversityL8M 1W9, HamiltonOntario, Canada
Baycrest Academy for Research and Education , University of TorontoON M6A 2E1, TorontoOntario, Canada
Douglas Hospital Research Center, McGill universityH4H 1R3, MontrealQuebec, Canada

Sponsors and collaborators

IGC Pharma, LLC

Lead sponsor