Deep Brain Stimulation Targeting the Fornix for Mild Alzheimer Dementia (The Advance Trial): A two Year Follow-Up Including Results of Delayed Activation
Department
neurology
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Background: Given recent challenges in developing new treatments for Alzheimer dementia (AD), it is vital to explore alternate treatment targets, such as neuromodulation for circuit dysfunction. We previously reported an exploratory Phase IIb double-blind trial of deep brain stimulation targeting the fornix (DBS-f) in mild AD (the ADvance trial). We reported safety but no clinical benefits of DBS-f versus the delayed-on (sham) treatment in 42 participants after one year. However, secondary post hoc analyses of the one-year data suggested a possible DBS-f benefit for participants‰¥65 years. Objective: To examine the long-term safety and clinical effects of sustained and delayed-on DBS-f treatment of mild AD after two years. Methods: 42 participants underwent implantation of DBS-f electrodes, with half randomized to active DBS-f stimulation (early on) for two years and half to delayed-on (sham) stimulation after 1 year to provide 1 year of active DBS-f stimulation (delayed on). We evaluated safety and clinical outcomes over the two years of the trial. Results: DBS-f had a favorable safety profile with similar rates of adverse events across both trial phases (years 1 and 2) and between treatment arms. There were no differences between treatment arms on any primary clinical outcomes. However, post-hoc age group analyses suggested a possible benefit among older (>65) participants. Conclusion: DBS-f was safe. Additional study of mechanisms of action and methods for titrating stimulation parameters will be needed to determine if DBS has potential as an AD treatment. Future efficacy studies should focus on patients over age 65.
Medical Subject Headings
neurology
Publication Date
2018
Publication Title
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
ISSN
1387-2877
Volume
64
Issue
2
First Page
597
Last Page
606
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.3233/JAD-180121
Recommended Citation
Leoutsakos, Jeannie Marie S.; Yan, Haijuan; Anderson, William S.; Asaad, Wael F.; Baltuch, Gordon; Burke, Anna D.; Chakravarty, M. Mallar; Drake, Kristen E.; Foote, Kelly D.; Fosdick, Lisa; Giacobbe, Peter; Mari, Zoltan; McAndrews, Mary Pat; Munro, Cynthia A.; Oh, Esther S.; Okun, Michael S.; Pendergrass, Jo Cara; Ponce, Francisco A.; Rosenberg, Paul B.; and al., et, "Deep Brain Stimulation Targeting the Fornix for Mild Alzheimer Dementia (The Advance Trial): A two Year Follow-Up Including Results of Delayed Activation" (2018). Neurology. 28.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurology/28