Pimavanserin vs. Quetiapine for Parkinson's Psychosis

Pimavanserin vs. Quetiapine for Treatment of Parkinson's Psychosis

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
358 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for veterans aged 40 or older who have Parkinson's disease and experience symptoms like hallucinations or delusions. Participants will take either Pimavanserin or Quetiapine, and will need to attend study visits regularly.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking QuetiapinePimavanserin
Rules you out Psychotic disorderAtypical parkinsonian disorderDementia with Lewy bodiesSevere cognitive impairment

You may be able to join if

  • I am a veteran.
  • I am 40 years or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
  • I experience psychosis symptoms, like hallucinations or delusions.
  • I have been on a stable dose of my Parkinson's medications for at least 2 weeks.
  • If I take an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, I have been on it for at least 3 months at a stable dose.
  • I can attend all study visits.
  • I speak English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have severe psychosis symptoms that need immediate treatment.
  • I have taken Quetiapine over 50 mg/day or Pimavanserin in the past 3 months.
  • I have had deep brain stimulation surgery within the last 3 months.
  • I have a history of a psychotic disorder before my Parkinson's disease.
  • I have symptoms of an atypical parkinsonian disorder or Lewy body dementia.
  • I have a medical condition that puts me at risk for heart problems.
  • I have severe cognitive impairment.
  • I am currently enrolled in another clinical study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) sometimes experience symptoms affecting their movement, such as slowness, tremor, stiffness, and balance or walking problems. Many patients also have other symptoms not related to movement, called non-motor symptoms, which may affect one's mood or emotions, memory or thinking, or cause one to see or hear things that aren't real (hallucinations) or believe thi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease consistent with UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria * Psychosis \[with Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) hallucinations (B) or delusions (A) score 4 or greater\] * Stable dose of PD medications for at…
Contacts

Daniel Weintraub, MD

(215) 823-5800

daniel.weintraub@va.gov

CONTACT

John E Duda, MD

(215) 823-5934

john.duda@va.gov

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