In this clinical trial, the safety of MK0657 when given with levodopa will be assessed in patients with Parkinson's Disease. This study will also measure the effectiveness of MK0657, when given in combination with levodopa, to improve motor symptoms and ameliorate dyskinesias (uncontrolled movements of a part of the body) as compared to placebo.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
18
7mg MK0657 capsules
7mg MK0657 Pbo capsules
levodopa \>/=1.0 mg/kg/hr dose of levodopa. levodopa infusions will occur over a 2 hour period
Efficacy will be assessed for up to 8 hours by the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Motor Examination and a modified AIMS dyskinesia scale
Time frame: 45 Days
Safety and Tolerability
Time frame: 45 Days
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carbidopa 25mg administered 3 times: at 1 hour before levodopa infusion and at 1 and 3 hours after the start of levodopa infusion.