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A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 26-Week Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of Dimebon In Patients With Moderate-To-Severe Alzheimer's Disease
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Generated
Jun 18, 2026
NCT ID
NCT00912288
Status
TERMINATED
Phase
Phase 3
Sponsor
Pfizer
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
Dimebon was evaluated in a Phase 3 trial for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease, a significant market with high unmet needs. The trial was terminated due to a lack of demonstrated efficacy in prior studies, specifically the DIM14 study. This raises concerns regarding the viability of Dimebon as a treatment option in a competitive landscape dominated by established therapies like memantine and donepezil. The termination may impact Pfizer's strategic positioning in the Alzheimer's market and necessitates a reassessment of their pipeline and investment in alternative candidates.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00912288
Indication
Alzheimer Disease
Modality
small molecule
Target
Dimebon (latrepirdine) is believed to act on multiple targets, including NMDA receptors and mitochondrial function, although its precise molecular mechanism remains unclear.
Intervention
Dimebon 20 mg po TID, Placebo po TID
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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Eligibility
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