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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Clinical Trial on Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

A Phase 2, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of IGC-AD1 on Agitation in Participants With Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease

Clinical Trial on Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia (NCT05543681) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Alzheimer Disease and Agitation,Psychomotor, sponsored by IGC Pharma, LLC. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

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.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Alzheimer Disease and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 164 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Alzheimer Disease subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

To be eligible to participate in this study, the participant must meet all the following criteria: Inclusion Criteria 1. Participant and/or Caregiver must provide a signed and dated ICF prior to any study procedures. 2. Must have a Caregiver who is able and willing to comply with all required study procedures. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Participants must consent to CYP450 and apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotyping, and pharmacokinetics. 6. Diagnosis of AD by NIA-AA criteria 7. Clinically significant Agitation assessed by: 1. NPI (Agitation) ≥ 4 2. The presence of clinically significant, persistent Agitation based on the IPA definition (Appendix C) rather than those with recent onset and occasional symptoms, and 3. Agitation not attributable to another psychiatric disorder, suboptimal care conditions, other underlining medical condition, or the physiological effects of a substance. 8. Negative drug screen, except for benzodiazepines if Participant has been using them in stable doses for at least 3 months before screening. 9. All medications used for behavioral symptoms should be consistent for at least 6 weeks before screening, with allowance for dose changes up to 25%. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible to participate in this study, the participant must meet all the following criteria: Inclusion Criteria 1. Participant and/or Caregiver must provide a signed and dated ICF prior to any study procedures. 2. Must have a Caregiver who is able and willing to comply with all required study procedures. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Participants must consent to CYP450 and apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotyping, and pharmacokinetics. 6. Diagnosis of AD by NIA-AA criteria 7. Clinically significant Agitation assessed by: 1. NPI (Agitation) ≥ 4 2. The presence of clinically significant, persistent Agitation based on the IPA definition (Appendix C) rather than those with recent onset and occasional symptoms, and 3. Agitation not attributable to another psychiatric disorder, suboptimal care conditions, other underlining medical condition, or the physiological effects of a substance. 8. Negative drug screen, except for benzodiazepines if Participant has been using them in stable doses for at least 3 months before screening. 9. All medications used for behavioral symptoms should be consistent for at least 6 weeks before screening, with allowance for dose changes up to 25%. 10. Women must be of no childbearing potential (postmenopausal, defined as cessation of menses for at least 12 months, without an alternative medical cause for amenorrhea) or surgically sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or bilateral tubal ligation)). An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: Exclusion Criteria 1. Prior adverse reaction to cannabinoids or to any component of Study Drug (IGC-AD1 and placebo). 2. Serious or unstable medical illness, including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, endocrine, neurologic, or hematologic disease, which might confound assessment of safety outcomes. 3. History of seizures, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. 4. Has participated in an investigational drug or device study within 30 days prior to study start. 5. Urine drug screen positive for drug use, except for benzodiazepines if Participant was using them previously and their dose had remained stable for at least six weeks before screening. 6. History of Alcohol and Drug use disorder, within one year prior to enrollment. 7. Hypertension: Participants with a history of uncontrolled hypertension as determined by the PI and Participants with a hypertensive crisis in the six months prior to enrollment. 8. Falls: Participants with a history of recurrent falls defined as more than two falls in the six-month period prior to enrollment and a history of falls resulting in injuries or associated with a new acute illness, loss of consciousness, fever, or abnormal blood pressure (Fuller et al., 2000).

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

IGC-AD1-Active

A non-sterile solution for oral administration.

DRUG

IGC-AD1-Placebo

A non-sterile solution for oral administration similar in color and texture to the Active.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

ClinCloud, LLC
Maitland, Florida, United States
ClinCloud, LLC
Melbourne, Florida, United States
Central Miami Medical Institute
Miami, Florida, United States
Visionary Investigators Network
Miami, Florida, United States
Miami Jewish Health
Miami, Florida, United States
Neurostudies Inc.
Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
BayCare Health System Inc.
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
University of South Florida Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Tampa, Florida, United States
Tandem Clinical Research GI, LLC
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Neurology
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, Maryland, United States
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Olney, Maryland, United States
Tekton Research LLC
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Dent Neurologic Institute
Amherst, New York, United States
Integrative Clinical Trials, LLC
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, United States
Ichor Research
Syracuse, New York, United States
Lynn Health Science Institute (LHSI)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Butler Hospital, Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Senior Adults Specialty Research
Austin, Texas, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05543681), the sponsor (IGC Pharma, LLC), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05543681 clinical trial studying?

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. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05543681?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05543681?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05543681. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05543681. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.