Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) wherein Y, Ring D, m and R1-R4 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the α7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, and isomers thereofs, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimers disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.
