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Study NCT ID:
NCT01142258
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-10-15
First Post:
2010-06-09
Is Possible Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Trazodone for Sleep Disorders in Alzheimer's Disease
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Organization:
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