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The Effect of Donepezil on Wound Healing

Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Recruiting
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 4 jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests if donepezil, a drug for Alzheimer's, can help heal difficult wounds in diabetic patients by improving blood flow and reducing swelling. Donepezil is already approved in many countries for treating Alzheimer's disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Treatment Details

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Donepezil and Topical Zinc OxideExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
donepezil 5mg daily and topical zinc oxide 20% three times daily
Group II: Placebo and Topical Zinc OxidePlacebo Group2 Interventions
Placebo daily and topical zinc oxide 20% three times daily
Donepezil is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan for the following indications:
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Approved in European Union as Aricept for:
  • Alzheimer's disease
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Approved in United States as Aricept for:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Approved in Canada as Aricept for:
  • Alzheimer's disease
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Approved in Japan as Aricept for:
  • Alzheimer's disease

Find a clinic near you

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University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at EastonEaston, MD
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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor

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