Search / Trial NCT00001931

Treatment of Parkinson's Disease With a Transdermal Skin Patch

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE (NINDS) · Dec 9, 2002

Trial Information

Current as of January 03, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Continuous Stimulation Dose Finding Skin Patch

ClinConnect Summary

The acute safety and antiparkinsonian efficacy of transdermally delivered N-0923 will be evaluated in patients with Parkinson's disease. This dopamine receptor agonist will be administered transdermally under double-blind conditions, in a rising dose paradigm. Antiparkinsonian activity will be quantified by means of standard rating scales. Possible adverse events will be assessed by appropriate clinical and laboratory tests.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • All patients will carry a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease based on the presence of a characteristic clinical history and neurological findings. Symptom severity will range from Hoehn \& Yahr stage II-IV.
  • Males and females between the ages 30-76 are eligible for the study.
  • Initial emphasis will be on patients who are taking few or no other medications than levodopa for their Parkinson's disease.
  • No presence or history of any medical condition that can reasonably be expected to subject the patient to unwarranted risk.
  • No patients with a history of significant cardiac (myocardial infarction within 12 months prior to study, dysrhythmia; QTc intervals greater than 440 msec).
  • No patients who are convulsive, hepatic, or with renal disorders (exceeding the upper limit of normal values for LFT's and creatinine respectively).
  • No patients with evidence of other serious medical illness, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, those who have participated in an investigational trial within 28 days prior to study, and pregnant or nursing women or anyone not practicing effective means of birth control.

About National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke (Ninds)

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing our understanding of the brain and nervous system through innovative research. NINDS sponsors and conducts clinical trials aimed at developing effective treatments and improving patient outcomes for a wide range of neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. By fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, and patient communities, NINDS plays a pivotal role in transforming scientific discoveries into clinical applications, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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