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memantine and Aggression

memantine has been researched along with Aggression in 13 studies

Aggression: Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism.

Research Excerpts

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"The aim of the study was to determine whether changes in agitation and aggression would follow memantine treatment and, if so, be associated with changes in nursing burden in institutionalized patients with moderate to severe AD."9.15Changes in nursing burden following memantine for agitation and aggression in long-term care residents with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease: an open-label pilot study. ( Cappell, J; Eryavec, GM; Herrmann, N; Lanctôt, KL, 2011)
" The current retrospective analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of memantine in a subpopulation of patients with Alzheimer's disease exhibiting behavioral symptoms of agitation/aggression or psychosis at baseline."9.13Memantine for agitation/aggression and psychosis in moderately severe to severe Alzheimer's disease: a pooled analysis of 3 studies. ( Ballard, CG; Cooper, JA; Loft, H; Wilcock, GK, 2008)
"The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-affinity NMDA receptor channel blockers (memantine and MRZ 2/579) on aggression facilitated by morphine withdrawal in mice."7.70Effects of the NMDA receptor channel blockers memantine and MRZ 2/579 on morphine withdrawal-facilitated aggression in mice. ( Bespalov, AY; Sukhotina, IA, 2000)
"Patients with moderate-to-severe AD with Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) total score ≥13 and NPI agitation/aggression score ≥1 were randomized to placebo or 20-mg memantine in a double-blind, 24-week trial."5.17A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of memantine in a behaviorally enriched sample of patients with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. ( Boneva, N; Gauthier, S; Herrmann, N; Lemming, OM, 2013)
"The aim of the study was to determine whether changes in agitation and aggression would follow memantine treatment and, if so, be associated with changes in nursing burden in institutionalized patients with moderate to severe AD."5.15Changes in nursing burden following memantine for agitation and aggression in long-term care residents with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease: an open-label pilot study. ( Cappell, J; Eryavec, GM; Herrmann, N; Lanctôt, KL, 2011)
" The current retrospective analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of memantine in a subpopulation of patients with Alzheimer's disease exhibiting behavioral symptoms of agitation/aggression or psychosis at baseline."5.13Memantine for agitation/aggression and psychosis in moderately severe to severe Alzheimer's disease: a pooled analysis of 3 studies. ( Ballard, CG; Cooper, JA; Loft, H; Wilcock, GK, 2008)
"The current experiments explore aggression and medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) glutamate as consequences of withdrawal from intermittent access to EtOH and changes in aggression and mPFC glutamate caused by NMDAR antagonists memantine and ketamine."3.81Aggression and increased glutamate in the mPFC during withdrawal from intermittent alcohol in outbred mice. ( DeBold, JF; Holly, EN; Hwa, LS; Miczek, KA; Nathanson, AJ; Newman, EL; Shimamoto, A; Tayeh, JK; Wilens, AR, 2015)
"The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-affinity NMDA receptor channel blockers (memantine and MRZ 2/579) on aggression facilitated by morphine withdrawal in mice."3.70Effects of the NMDA receptor channel blockers memantine and MRZ 2/579 on morphine withdrawal-facilitated aggression in mice. ( Bespalov, AY; Sukhotina, IA, 2000)
"Memantine was initiated, and the dose was titrated to 10 mg twice daily."1.33Antipsychotic dose-sparing effect with addition of memantine. ( Sleeper, RB, 2005)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (7.69)18.2507
2000's6 (46.15)29.6817
2010's5 (38.46)24.3611
2020's1 (7.69)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nordman, JC1
Bartsch, CJ1
Li, Z1
Herrmann, N2
Gauthier, S1
Boneva, N1
Lemming, OM1
Gabryelewicz, T1
Hwa, LS1
Nathanson, AJ1
Shimamoto, A1
Tayeh, JK1
Wilens, AR1
Holly, EN1
Newman, EL1
DeBold, JF1
Miczek, KA1
Ballard, C1
Corbett, A1
Chitramohan, R1
Aarsland, D1
Osborn, GG1
Saunders, AV1
Cappell, J1
Eryavec, GM1
Lanctôt, KL1
Rodríguez-Arias, M1
Maldonado, C1
Aguilar, MA1
Miñarro, J1
Minkeviciene, R1
Banerjee, P1
Tanila, H1
Sleeper, RB1
Wilcock, GK1
Ballard, CG1
Cooper, JA1
Loft, H1
Ossowska, G1
Klenk-Majewska, B1
Szymczyk, G1
Sukhotina, IA1
Bespalov, AY1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Randomised, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Study Examining the Efficacy and Safety of Memantine in Patients With Moderate to Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type[NCT00857649]Phase 3369 participants (Actual)Interventional2003-12-31Terminated
Phase IV-An Open-Label Prospective Study of Memantine in Institutionalized Patients With Severe Alzheimer's Disease and Significant Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia[NCT00401167]Phase 432 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2006-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Efficacy of Memantine on Behavioural Symptoms in Outpatients With Moderate to Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type Using the NPI - 12 Items Version Total Score.

"Change from Baseline in Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) total score.~NPI is a validated scale that assesses behavioural disturbances in patients with dementia. The 12 item version consists of 10 behavioural and 2 neurovegetative areas. It provides both a total score as well as scores for a number of sub-scales. The frequency, severity and caregiver distress for each domain are measured. The NPI is based upon responses obtained from the caregiver. The total score is from 0 to 144. A higher score reflects more frequency and severity of the disturbances." (NCT00857649)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

InterventionScores on a scale (Mean)
Memantine-3.90
Placebo-5.13

Efficacy of Memantine on Cognition in Outpatients With Moderate to Severe Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type Using the SIB Total Score.

"Change from Baseline in Severe Impairment Battery (SIB) total score.~SIB is a validated scale used to assess cognitive function in patients with moderate to severe dementia. Items are single words or one-step commands combined with gestures. Nine domains are assessed, and the total score is between 0 and 100. A lower total score reflects the loss of cognitive function." (NCT00857649)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

InterventionScores on a scale (Mean)
Memantine-2.34
Placebo-1.86

Efficacy of Memantine on Functioning Using ADCS-ADL - 19 Items Total Score.

"Change from Baseline on the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - Activities of Daily Living Inventory (ADCS-ADL) 19-item version total score.~ADCS-ADL- 19 items version for moderate to severe AD will measure patient's functioning. This battery of ADL questions is used here to measure the functional capabilities of patients with dementia. The inventory is done by interviewing a person in close contact with the patient and covers the most usual and consistent performance of the patient over the preceding 4 weeks. Total score is from 0 to 54. The higher score, the lower impairment." (NCT00857649)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

InterventionScores on a scale (Mean)
Memantine-4.36
Placebo-2.56

Efficacy of Memantine on Functioning Using CMAI - Long Form Total Score.

"Change from Baseline on the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) - Long Form total score.~CMAI - Long Form looks specifically at agitated behaviour in patients with cognitive impairment. It is a seven-point rating scale assessing the frequency of up to 29 agitated behaviours, ranging from 1 = Never to 7 = Several times an hour. Rating is based on responses obtained from interviews with the caregiver. The total score ranges from 29 to 203, with a higher score reflecting more frequent behavioural disturbances." (NCT00857649)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

InterventionScores on a scale (Mean)
Memantine-0.26
Placebo-1.16

Efficacy of Memantine on Global Condition Using CIBIC-plus.

"Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change-Plus Version (CIBIC-plus). Improvement evaluated with reference to Baseline.~CIBIC-plus is a global rating that is derived through an independent, comprehensive interview with the patient and caregiver by a rater who is barred from knowledge of all other psychometric test scores conducted as part of this protocol as well as from reported safety data. The rating is made on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 = marked improvement to 7 = marked worsening. A score of 4 indicates no change." (NCT00857649)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 24

InterventionScores on a scale (Mean)
Memantine4.68
Placebo4.63

Reviews

3 reviews available for memantine and Aggression

ArticleYear
[Pharmacological treatment of behavioral symptoms in dementia patients].
    Przeglad lekarski, 2014, Volume: 71, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents;

2014
Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer's disease: controversies and possible solutions.
    Current opinion in psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 22, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Anti

2009
Current treatments for patients with Alzheimer disease.
    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 2010, Volume: 110, Issue:9 Suppl 8

    Topics: Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Behavior Therapy; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Depression; Excitatory A

2010

Trials

3 trials available for memantine and Aggression

ArticleYear
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of memantine in a behaviorally enriched sample of patients with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
    International psychogeriatrics, 2013, Volume: 25, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Antiparkinson Agents; Double-Blind Method; F

2013
Changes in nursing burden following memantine for agitation and aggression in long-term care residents with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease: an open-label pilot study.
    CNS drugs, 2011, Volume: 25, Issue:5

    Topics: Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Caregivers; Dopamine Agents; Female; Humans; Long-Term Care; Male; Me

2011
Memantine for agitation/aggression and psychosis in moderately severe to severe Alzheimer's disease: a pooled analysis of 3 studies.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2008, Volume: 69, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Delusions; Dopamine Agents; Female; Hallucinations; Humans; Mal

2008

Other Studies

7 other studies available for memantine and Aggression

ArticleYear
Opposing effects of NMDA receptor antagonists on early life stress-induced aggression in mice.
    Aggressive behavior, 2022, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Adverse Childhood Experiences; Aggression; Animals; Dizocilpine Maleate; Humans; Ketamine; Memantine

2022
Aggression and increased glutamate in the mPFC during withdrawal from intermittent alcohol in outbred mice.
    Psychopharmacology, 2015, Volume: 232, Issue:16

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Ethanol; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Glutamic Acid; Ke

2015
Memantine does not block antiaggressive effects of morphine in mice.
    Behavioural pharmacology, 2002, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Aggression; Animals; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Male; Memantine;

2002
Memantine improves spatial learning in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
    The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 2004, Volume: 311, Issue:2

    Topics: Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Animals; Dopamine Agents; Humans; Male; Maze Learning; Memantine; Mic

2004
Antipsychotic dose-sparing effect with addition of memantine.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2005, Volume: 39, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Antipsychotic Agents; Dopamine Agents; Drug Therapy, Combinatio

2005
The effect of NMDA antagonists on footshock-induced fighting behavior in chronically stressed rats.
    Journal of physiology and pharmacology : an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society, 1997, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Chronic Disease; Dizocilpine Maleate; Electroshock; Excitatory Amino Acid Antag

1997
Effects of the NMDA receptor channel blockers memantine and MRZ 2/579 on morphine withdrawal-facilitated aggression in mice.
    Psychopharmacology, 2000, Volume: 149, Issue:4

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Cyclopentanes; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Male; Memantine; Mice; Morphi

2000