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Register: Netherlands Trial Register
Last refreshed on: 28 April 2013
Main ID:  NTR1975
Date of registration: 16/09/2009
Primary sponsor: Danone Research B.V.
Public title: Souvenir II.
Scientific title: A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) in patients with mild Alzheimer?s Disease. - Souvenir II
Date of first enrolment: 1/9/2009
Target sample size: 226
Recruitment status: complete
URL:  http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=1975
Study type:  intervention
Study design:  Randomised: Yes; Masking: Double; Control: Placebo; Group: Parallel; Type: 2 or more arms, randomized  
Countries of recruitment
The Netherlands
Contacts
Name: M.  Groenendijk
Address:  Danone Research ? Centre for Specialised Nutrition PO Box 7005 6700 CA Wageningen The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0) 317 467 800
Email: martine.groenendijk@danone.com
Affiliation: 
Name: Rico L.  Wieggers
Address:  Danone Research ? Centre for Specialised Nutrition PO Box 7005 6700 CA Wageningen The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)317 467 800/+31 (0)646 237 293
Email: rico.wieggers@danone.com
Affiliation: 
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of probable AD according to the NINCDS-ADRDA criteria;

2. MRI or CT scan within two years before baseline showing no evidence of any other potential cause of dementia other than AD;

3. MMSE ≥ 20;

4. Age ≥ 50 years;

5. Written informed consent;

6. Availability of a responsible caregiver.

Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of significant neurological disease other than AD;

2. Use within 3 months prior to baseline, or expected need during the study of approved anti-AD medication;

3. Geriatric Depression Scale> 4 on 15-item scale;

4. Use within two months prior to baseline of:

A. Omega-3 fatty acid containing supplements;

B. Oily fish (when consumed more than twice a week);

C. Alcohol or drug abuse in opinion of the investigator.


Age minimum:
Age maximum:
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Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
Alzheimer

Intervention(s)
1. Duration of intervention: 24 weeks;

2. Intervention group: All participants in the intervention group will receive daily 125 ml of Souvenaid®. Souvenaid® is a 125ml (125kcal) once-a-day milk-based drink. Souvenaid® contains FortasynTM Connect [a specific combination of nutrients];

3. Control group: All participants in the control group will receive daily 125 ml of a control product. The control product is iso-caloric, similar in flavour, appearance, and composition without FortasynTM Connect.
Primary Outcome(s)
Memory performance (NTB) during 24 weeks of intervention.
Secondary Outcome(s)
Cognition (NTB), DAD, EEG (exploratory MEG in a subset of subjects), Nutritional blood parameters, tolerance and safety during 24 weeks of intervention.
Secondary ID(s)
Protocol Alz.1.C/D
Source(s) of Monetary Support
Danone Research B.V.
Secondary Sponsor(s)
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