The primary objective of this study is to determine whether huperzine A, donepezil, and galantamine impact militarily relevant aspects of neurocognitive performance in humans, compared to placebo.
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether huperzine A, donepezil, and galantamine impact militarily relevant aspects of neurocognitive performance in humans, compared to placebo. Secondary: Secondary objectives are to correlate neurocognitive performance effects with degree of inhibition and therefore sequestration of red blood cell AChE by huperzine A, donepezil, and galantamine, and to monitor the safety of the study drugs in healthy adult (18-39 years) males and females. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-groups design, normal, healthy, adult male and female volunteers will be administered one of the drug/doses. They will be tested prior to and periodically for militarily relevant performance tasks for up to 8 hours post-dose and for cholinesterase levels via finger prick.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
84
dosage form: tablet dose frequency: once only
dosage form: tablet dosage frequency: once only
dosage form: tablet dosage frequency: once only
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Observe military relevant neurocognitive performance in humans taking huperzine A, donepezil and galantamine compared to placebo.
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether huperzine A (a nutraceutical), donepezil (Aricept®), and galantamine (Razadyne®), impact militarily relevant aspects of neurocognitive performance in humans, compared to placebo.
Time frame: 6pm Day 1 to 7pm Day 2
Correlate neurocognitive performance effects of huperzine A, donepezil and galantamine and to monitor the safety of the study drugs in healthy adults.
Secondary objectives are to correlate neurocognitive performance effects with degree of sequestration of red blood cell AChE by huperzine A, donepezil, and galantamine, and to monitor the safety of the study drugs in healthy adults.
Time frame: 6pm Day 1 to 7pm Day 2
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dosage form: tablet dosage frequency: once only