R(+)PPX High Dose Treatment of ALS

September 10, 2010 updated by: Bennett, James P., Jr., M.D., Ph.D.

Pharmacokinetics and Nitrative-Oxidative Stress Pharmacodynamics in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Subjects Taking Daily High-Dose R(+) Pramipexole Dihydrochloride for Six Months

R(+)pramipexole is administered in escalating doses to patients with early ALS. Plasma and spinal fluid levels of R(+)PPX are monitored, in addition to biochemical markers of oxidative stress.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Virginia
      • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22908
        • University of Virginia

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • definite ALS no prior exposure to R(+)PPX

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ALSFRS at baseline <40 FVC at baseline <70%

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?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
patients with early ALS
Drug: R(+) pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
100 mg tid orally daily

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
decline in ALSFRS score
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
plasma PPX levels
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
CSF PPX levels
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ted M Burns, MD, University of Virginia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 5, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

January 25, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 13, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 10, 2010

Last Verified

September 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 13023

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