Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) With R(+) Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Monohydrate at 60 mg/Day

July 24, 2012 updated by: Bennett, James P., Jr., M.D., Ph.D.

Open Label Extension for Treating ALS With R(+) Pramipexole at 60 Milligrams Per Day

R(+) pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate [R(+)PPX], an experimental neuroprotective drug, is provided in this open label extension study to ALS patients who have participated in earlier clinical protocols.

Study Overview

Status

Temporarily not available

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Expanded Access

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Definite diagnosis of ALS

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No prior participation in R(+)PPX clinical studies

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Bennett, James P., Jr., M.D., Ph.D.

Collaborators

University of Pittsburgh
University of Nebraska

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 5, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

January 16, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 25, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2012

Last Verified

July 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 12316 (Other Identifier: City of Hope Medical Center)

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