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Prasinezumab for Early Parkinson's Disease (PADOVA Trial)
PADOVA Trial Summary
This trial will study whether prasinezumab is effective and safe in treating early Parkinson's disease.
PADOVA Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPADOVA Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.PADOVA Trial Design
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- I have had serious heart problems in the past year.I have been on stable Parkinson's disease medication for at least 3 months.My high blood pressure is not under control.I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease dementia.You have any reasons why you shouldn't have DaT-SPECT imaging.My Parkinson's is in the early stages (I or II) without medication.I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease based on movement symptoms.You are allergic to prasinezumab or have had a bad reaction to other similar medications in the past.Your recent lab tests show significant problems with your liver, kidneys, blood, or urine.My Parkinson's disease medication will stay the same during the study.I have a significant neurological condition that is not Parkinson's disease.My condition is a type of Parkinson's disease that is not the common form.I have no motor complications from Parkinson's disease.You have any medical reasons that make it unsafe for you to have a brain MRI.I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease between 3 months and 3 years ago.You have used drugs or alcohol heavily in the past year, as determined by the study doctor. You can smoke, but you cannot use marijuana.Your brain scan shows a dopamine transporter deficit, as evaluated by the central reader.
- Group 1: Prasinezumab
- Group 2: Placebo
- 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
How might Prasinezumab present risks for patients?
"At Power, we gave Prasinezumab a score of 2 out of 3 in regards to safety. This is because, although there is data supporting its safety profile, there are no clinical studies yet demonstrating its efficacy."
How can I become a test subject in this experiment?
"This clinical trial is looking for 575 people with parkinson disease between the ages of 50 and 85. The patients must meet the following criteria: -Diagnosis of idiopathic PD based on MDS criteria with bradykinesia plus one of the other cardinal signs of PD (resting tremor, rigidity), without any other known or suspected cause of parkinsonism -On symptomatic PD medication, with stable doses for at least 3 months prior to baseline -A diagnosis of PD for at least 3 months to maximum 3 years at screening -MDS-U"
Could you tell me if Prasinezumab has been used in other research programs?
"There are currently 2 clinical trials involving prasinezumab with 0 being in the final stage of testing. Most of these studies are taking place in St Herblain and Lazio, but there are a total of 201 locations running similar trials."
Is it possible to join this research project at the present time?
"That is correct, the online clinicaltrials.gov registry shows that this research project is still looking for patients. This listing was first put up on May 5th, 2021 and was most recently updated November 4th, 2022. In total, they are hoping to enroll 575 people at 37 different sites."
Has this type of clinical trial been conducted before?
"Since 2017, when the first 316-person study was conducted by Hoffmann-La Roche, prasinezumab has been under clinical investigation. In Phase 2 drug trials, the medication received approval and today there are 2 active global studies involving 82 cities and 10 nations."
In how many hospitals is this trial currently being conducted?
"There are 37 clinical trial sites for this study, including the University of Florida Center For Movement Disorders And Neurorestoration in Gainesville, Florida, Wr-Crcn, Llc in Las Vegas, Nevada and Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut."
How many individuals are part of this research initiative?
"To ensure that this clinical trial runs smoothly, 575 participants are needed. These individuals must meet specific inclusion criteria and can come from different locations, such as University of Florida Center For Movement Disorders And Neurorestoration in Gainesville or Wr-Crcn, Llc in Las Vegas."
Are patients who are middle-aged or older eligible for this research?
"This particular study is only open to patients aged 50-85. In contrast, there are 28 clinical trials for people under 18 and 516 for those over 65."
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