General Study Questions
How long will I be in the study?
You will be in the study for about 2 years.
How many times will I have to go to the study site?
You will visit the study site approximately 25 times for health checks and tests. Some visits may span 2 to 3 days depending on the tests being done.
What are the benefits of participating in the study?
Your health will be monitored regularly throughout the study. Even if you do not directly benefit from participating in the study, any information collected may help researchers learn more about the study drug and about treating others with Alzheimer’s disease in the future.
Will it cost me anything to be in the study?
You will receive the study treatment (study drug or a placebo) and all study-related tests at no cost to you.
What is the role of my study partner?
Your study partner will support you in study activities such as answering questions about your memory, daily functioning, and quality of life. Your study partner does not have to live with you, but should spend at least 8 hours a week with you and be able to provide information about your daily abilities.
Who is sponsoring the study?
The global biopharma company GlaxoSmithKline is sponsoring the study. They pay the staff at the study site to run this study.
What if I decide to join the study and then change my mind?
Participation in the study is voluntary. If you decide to join and then change your mind, you can leave the study at any time. Leaving the study will not affect your regular medical care.
Study Treatment Questions
Which study treatment will I receive?
You will be assigned by chance to receive either the study drug or the placebo. The placebo looks just like the study drug but does not contain active medicine. This gives researchers something to compare with the study drug to better understand its effects. You are twice as likely to receive the study drug than to receive the placebo.
Will I know what study treatment I’m receiving?
You and the study team will not know which study treatment you are receiving. This helps to keep the study fair and unbiased.
Are there any side effects from the study drug?
As with all medicines, there is the possibility of side effects, which are unwanted or unintended effects of a medicine. Talk to the study doctor for more information on possible side effects. Your health will be closely monitored throughout the entire study. Tell the study doctor if you notice any side effects or changes in your health.
Can I continue taking my other medicines for Alzheimer’s disease while in the study?
While in the study, you will be able to continue taking most or all of the medicines you normally take for your Alzheimer’s disease. Your study doctor will let you know which medicines you can continue taking.