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GDNF Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a gene therapy called AAV2-GDNF is safe and effective in treating people with Parkinson's disease.
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Inclusion Criteria
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- I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease over 4 years ago and have moderate to severe symptoms.I experience severe involuntary movements.I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease recently.I have a history of cancer or medical conditions that could make surgery risky.Currently taking a medication that is still being tested and not approved for general use.I am between 35 and 75 years old.I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.I have had brain surgery or have abnormalities in brain scans.My Parkinson's disease is in the early to mid-stages without medication.I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease less than 5 years ago with mild to moderate symptoms or at least 4 years ago with moderate to severe symptoms.You cannot stay lying flat for a long time during an MRI, or you are allergic to gadolinium.You have severe mental health issues like dementia, psychosis, substance abuse, or severe depression.My condition improves with levodopa.I have been diagnosed with atypical parkinsonism.
- Group 1: Later stage PD
- Group 2: Earlier stage PD
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has AAV2-GDNF received therapeutic license from the FDA?
"AAV2-GDNF is still in early development, as reflected by its Phase 1 status. This means that there is limited safety and efficacy data available."
Are there any stipulations for who can join this research project?
"For this parkinson disease study, we need 12 men and women aged 35-75 who meet the following profile: Modified Hoehn and Yahr stage I-III OFF medication, Male and female adults 35-75 years of age (inclusive), EITHER: Less than 5 years since clinical diagnosis of PD and mild to moderate UPDRS III OFF score, OR: At least 4 years since clinical diagnosis of PD and moderate to severe UPDRS III OFF score."
Are patients who are over 30 years old eligible for this clinical trial?
"According to the eligibility requirements published for this clinical trial, applicants must be aged 35 to 75. Out of the 534 similar medical studies, this is one of 29 that is for patients under 18 and one of 505 for patients over 65."
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