Why the study?
Is rivastigmine effective for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
Is rivastigmine effective for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
Rivastigmine is effective in reducing cognitive decline and improving performance in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
May support rivastigmine in mild-moderate AD; leaves open need for updated RCTs.
Review: rivastigmine reduces rate of cognitive decline and improves performance in mild to moderate Alzheimer's QUESTION Question: Is rivastigmine effective for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease? Outcomes: Cognitive function (measured by psychometric tests); dependency; global impression; functional performance; behavioural disturbance; quality of life; rates of institutionalisation; effect on carer; acceptability of treatment as measured by withdrawal from trials; adverse effects; death.
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João Carlos Machado (2009) studied this question.
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