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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT06808984

NCT06808984 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of BMS-986368, for the Treatment of Agitation in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease

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NCT ID NCT06808984
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Celgene
Condition Agitation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-06-09
Primary Completion 2027-11-26

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 55 Years
Max Age 90 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BMS-986368Placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-09 with a primary completion date of 2027-11-26.

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Brief Summary

This is a study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368, a FAAH/MAGL inhibitor, for the treatment of agitation in participants with Alzheimer's Disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria * Participants with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease with biomarker confirmation meeting the 2024 Revised criteria for diagnosis and staging of AD: Alzheimer's Association Workgroup. * The diagnosis of agitation must meet the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) definition of agitation. * History of agitation with onset at least four weeks prior to Screening. * MMSE-1 score ≤24. * NPI-NH agitation/aggression sub-score ≥ 4. * Stable living environment for at least 6 weeks prior to Screening. Participants are eligible if they are in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or living at home and have an identified study partner (caregiver). * Capable of self-locomotion (alone or with the aid of an assistive device); wheelchairs and other mobility aids are acceptable. Exclusion Criteria * Clinically significant delusions/hallucinations requiring hospitalization. * History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. * History of major depressive episode with psychotic features during the 12 months prior to Screening. * History of delirium within 30 days of Screening. * Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com

✉ Clinical.Trials@bms.com

📞 855-907-3286

Principal Investigator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

STUDY DIRECTOR

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06808984 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 55 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Agitation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06808984 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT06808984 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06808984 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Clinical.Trials@bms.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06808984 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Homewood, United States, Huntsville, United States, Phoenix, United States, Scottsdale, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06808984 clinical trial?

NCT06808984 is sponsored by Celgene. The principal investigator is Bristol-Myers Squibb at Bristol-Myers Squibb. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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