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Filter by:In Parkinson's disease (PD), alpha-synuclein accumulation in cutaneous autonomic pilomotor and sudomotor nerve fibers has been linked to autonomic nervous system disturbances even in the early stages of the disease. The investigators recently introduced a non-invasive technique to assess autonomic adrenergic fiber function using the quantitative pilomotor axon-reflex test (QPART). In the present study the investigators aim to assess the association between alpha-synuclein mediated structural autonomic nerve fiber damage and nerve function in PD, elucidate the role of neuropathy progression during the early disease stages, and test reproducibility and external validity of pilomotor function assessment using quantitative pilomotor axon-reflex test (QPART) and sudomotor function via quantitative direct and indirect test of sudomotor function (QDIRT). A prospective controlled study will be conducted in four sites (Dresden, Germany; Berlin, Germany; Budapest, Hungary; Boston, USA). A total of 52 male and female patients with idiopathic PD (Hoehn&Yahr 1-2) and 52 age- and sex-matched healthy controls will be recruited. Pilomotor function will be evaluated after iontophoresis of phenylephrine on the dorsal forearm to elicit a cutaneous axon-reflex mediated response (goosebumps). Silicone impressions of the stimulated area will be obtained, scanned and quantified for pilomotor muscle impressions by number, impression size and area of axon-reflex pilomotor erection spread. Sudomotor function will be evaluated after axon-reflex stimulation via iontophoresis of acetylcholine on the dorsal forearm. Stained sweat droplets will be captured using repeated digital photography and will be quantified over time for droplet number and axon-reflex spread. Sympathetic skin responses following deep inspiration will be analyzed using skin conductance quantification. Testing and evaluation of autonomic and motor symptoms will be performed at baseline, after 2 weeks, 1 year, 2 years and 3 years. Skin biopsies will be obtained at baseline and after 3 years and will be analyzed for nerve fiber density and alpha-synuclein accumulation. The investigators expect that this study will unveil whether progression of autonomic nerve dysfunction assessed via pilomotor and sudomotor axon-reflex tests is related to progression of autonomic symptom severity and alpha-synuclein deposition in PD. Additionally, potential applications of the used techniques include interventional studies evaluating disease-modifying approaches and clinical assessment of autonomic dysfunction in patients with PD.
Single centre prospective cohort phase III study of 18F-DOPA PET/CT imaging in specific patient populations: 1. Pediatric patients with congenital hyperinsulinism 2. Pediatric patients with neuroblastoma 3. Pediatric or Adult patients with suspected extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor 4. Adult patients with a clinical suspicion of Parkinson's disease 5. Pediatric or Adult patients with primary brain tumors This study will evaluate the biodistribution and safety of 18F-DOPA produced at the Edmonton PET Centre.
The therapeutic options are limited in Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients with insomnia and are often based on pharmacological treatments. It has been shown that the cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective in primary insomnia. To the investigators knowledge, the effect of computerized cognitive behavioural therapy on insomnia in PD has not been evaluated before. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the beneficial effects of 6-weeks of computerized cognitive behavioural therapy on clinical and sleep variables of insomnia in Parkinson's disease patients.
The purpose of this study is to assess whether tear secretion in patients with Parkinson's disease will be altered to exhibit a characteristic or diagnostic biomarker profile, that will be reflected in changes in the protein composition of tear fluid, which can be measured relatively easily, cost-effectively, and non-invasively. Tear fluid samples will be collected from Parkinson's patients, and through biochemical assays, the profile of proteins in tears will be characterized and compared to that from control subjects. The profiles will be analyzed with respect to any differences between Parkinson's patients and control subjects. If differences appear, the levels of these potential biomarkers in Parkinson's patients will be compared to the severity of their disease.
This study is a 4-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending dose, 4-period crossover study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and PK of JZP-110 (75, 150, and 300 mg) in the treatment of excessive sleepiness in adult subjects with idiopathic PD.
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single, ascending doses of ABBV-951 administered as a subcutaneous bolus infusion followed by a continuous subcutaneous infusion in subjects with Parkinson's disease.
Background: Researchers have some data on how the brain controls movement and why some people have tremor. But the causes of tremor are not fully known. Researchers want to study people with tremor to learn about changes in the brain and possible causes of tremor. Objective: To better understand how the brain controls movement, learn more about tremor, and train movement disorder specialists. Eligibility: People ages 18 and older with a diagnosed tremor syndrome Healthy volunteers ages 18 and older Design: Participants will be screened with: - Medical history - Physical exam - Urine tests - Clinical rating scales - Health questions - They may have electromyography (EMG) or accelerometry. Sensors or electrodes taped to the skin measure movement. Participation lasts up to 1 year. Some participants will have a visit to examine their tremor more. They may have rating scales, EMG, and drawing and writing tests. Participants will be in 1 or more substudies. These will require up to 7 visits. Visits could include the following: - EMG with accelerometry - Small electrodes taped on the body give small electric shocks that stimulate nerves. - MRI: Participants lie on a table that slides into a cylinder that takes pictures of the body while they do simple tasks. - Small electrodes on the scalp record brain waves. - A cone with detectors on the head measures brain activity while participants do tasks. - A wire coil held on the scalp gives an electrical current that affects brain activity. - Tests for thinking, memory, smell, hearing, or vision - Electrodes on the head give a weak electrical current that affects brain activity. - Photographs or videos of movement Participant data may be shared with other researchers.
This first in human, single-center, randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind, sequential group Phase 1 study in healthy subjects will be conducted to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, and PD following the escalation of single and multiple doses of KM-819. The study will consist of 2 parts. In Part A, up to 5 cohorts of young adult male subjects, and 1 single dose cohort of elderly male or post menopausal female subjects will receive escalating single doses of KM-819. In Part B, up to 4 cohorts of healthy young adult male subjects and 1 multiple dose cohort of elderly male or post menopausal female subjects will receive escalating multiple doses of KM-819. Part B will be conducted after completion of all cohorts of young adult male subjects in Part A. Dose escalation to the next level will be determined using safety, tolerability, and PK data of the previous cohort. Part A, Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Up to 40 healthy young adult male subjects and 8 healthy elderly male or post menopausal female subjects will be enrolled and randomized to receive either KM-819 or placebo. Each of the 5 dose escalation cohorts consists of 8 healthy young adult male subjects; 6 subjects will receive 10, 30, 100, 200, or 400 mg of KM-819 and 2 subjects will receive placebo. In each single dose cohort, dosing of subjects will be sentinel, i.e., 2 subjects will be dosed on the first day (1 subject will receive active treatment and 1 subject will receive placebo) and the remaining 6 subjects will be dosed at least 24 hours after the first 2 subjects. Cohorts will be dosed sequentially with escalating doses. Eight elderly male or post-menopausal female subjects will be enrolled into an additional cohort; 6 subjects will receive 200 mg KM-819 and 2 subjects will receive placebo. Part A consists of a Screening period of up to 28 days, and a 3 day Confinement period when subjects are hospitalized for study activities. Subjects are required to return for outpatient visits on Day 4, 7 and for the Follow up Visit on Day 14. Part B, Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Up to 32 healthy young adult male subjects and 8 healthy elderly male or post menopausal female subjects will be enrolled and randomized to receive either KM-819 or placebo. Each of the 4 dose escalation cohorts consists of 8 healthy young adult male subjects; 6 subjects will receive 30, 100, 200, or 400 mg of KM-819 once a day (QD) for 7 days and 2 subjects will receive placebo. Cohorts will be dosed sequentially with escalating doses. Eight elderly male or post-menopausal female subjects will be enrolled into an additional cohort; 6 subjects will receive 200 mg KM-819 QD for 7 days and 2 subjects will receive placebo.
This study will evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of DA-9701 with domperidone in patients with Parkinson's disease
Evaluation of the effectiveness of aquatic therapy for the treatment of freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease patients undergoing a multidisciplinary and intensive rehabilitation treatment.