학술논문

Neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease: New treatment paradigms
Document Type
article
Source
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. 3(3)
Subject
Biological Psychology
Psychology
Dementia
Depression
Neurosciences
Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities
Acquired Cognitive Impairment
Clinical Research
Neurodegenerative
Mental Health
Alzheimer's Disease including Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)
Brain Disorders
Aging
Behavioral and Social Science
Alzheimer's Disease
Mental health
Neurological
Agitation
Alzheimer's disease
Apathy
Delusions
Hallucinations
Neuropsychiatric symptoms
Sleep disturbance
Trial design
Clinical sciences
Biological psychology
Language
Abstract
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD), causing substantial distress for both people with dementia and their caregivers, and contributing to early institutionalization. They are among the earliest signs and symptoms of neurocognitive disorders and incipient cognitive decline, yet are under-recognized and often challenging to treat. With this in mind, the Alzheimer's Association convened a Research Roundtable in May 2016, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies to discuss the latest understanding of NPSs and review the development of therapeutics and biomarkers of NPSs in AD. This review will explore the neurobiology of NPSs in AD and specific symptoms common in AD such as psychosis, agitation, apathy, depression, and sleep disturbances. In addition, clinical trial designs for NPSs in AD and regulatory considerations will be discussed.