Intestinal Levodopa + Entacapone for Parkinson's Disease

Intestinal Levodopa + Entacapone Therapy (Lecigon®) to Counteract Dopaminergic Desensitization and Neuropsychiatric Complications in Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Hospital Tuebingen · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who are interested in trying a new treatment called Lecigon®. Participants will receive the treatment and help researchers learn about its effects over six months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking L-DopaNon-ergot dopamine agonist

You may be able to join if

  • I understand and can sign an informed consent document.
  • I can keep all scheduled study visits.
  • I am between 18 and 75 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
  • I have had Parkinson's disease for at least 5 years.
  • I have been taking oral medication stable for 4 weeks.
  • I experience motor fluctuations and neuropsychiatric fluctuations.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have a history of severe drug allergies.
  • I have participated in another clinical trial in the last 3 months.
  • I have cognitive impairment that affects my insight.
  • I have active severe depression.
  • I have severe suicidal thoughts.
  • I have certain gastrointestinal problems.
  • I have a current serious illness like cancer.

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
This study is a Phase III multicentric randomized controlled trial with parallel group design and waiting list in patients that have an indication to undergo intestinal L-Dopa + entacapone (Lecigon®) under the existing indication criteria (according to SmPC (Fachinformation) Lecigon®). As primary endpoint, we will analyze the difference of the pre-interventional baseline and 6-month follow-up on t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent document prior to any study related assessments/procedures. 2. Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements. 3. Female Subject of childbearing potential1 and male subjects with female partner of …
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Daniel Weiss, Prof

0049 (0) 7071-29-82340

Daniel.weiss@uni-tuebingen.de

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