SUNAK: Sunphenon EGCg (Epigallocatechin Gallate) in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease

Study Description:
In this study, we investigated whether the regular taking of the extract of green tea (epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG) can slow the progression of the disease in patients with Alzheimer's disease. This is a multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Participation was open to male and female patients, from the age of 60, who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's type dementia, who were in an early phase of the disease. The study medicine was taken twice a day as a capsule.

Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Friedemann Paul (WG Clinical Neuroimmunology, NCRC, ECRC)

Registration: This study is registered in the database clinicaltrials.gov (NCT00951834).

Course of the study: 10/2009 - 2015