The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the DopaFuse System can reduce the fluctuation of plasma levodopa levels compared to participants' standard intermittent doses of oral LD/CD tablets (background treatment). It will also assess whether the system is safe, well tolerated, and can relieve motor symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
17
The system consists of a reusable custom dental retainer, its case, and a pre-filled, single-use container which continuously releases levodopa/carbidopa into the back of the mouth.
San Raffaele Cassino
Cassino, Italy
Centro Parkinson, Policlinico Tor Vergata
Rome, Italy
IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana
Rome, Italy
Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Neuroscience Centre (CINAC)
Variability in plasma concentration of levodopa as assessed with the Levodopa Fluctuation Index (Cmax-Cmin)/Caverage)
Comparing Day 2 to Day 1 in steady state (4-12 hours). Fluctuation index will also be calculated by the hour.
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2.
Treatment Emergent Adverse Events
Time frame: Screening to Day 29
Serious Adverse Events
Time frame: Screening to Day 29
Treatment Emergent Adverse Events leading to discontinuation
Time frame: Screening to Day 29
Percent of participants that complete study
Time frame: Screening to Day 29
Difference in OFF time between Days 1 and 15, based on in-person investigator ratings
Investigator-rated assessment of motor state (ON or OFF) pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours.
Time frame: Day 1 compared to Day 15
Coefficient of variation (CV) for plasma levodopa.
This will be calculated between 4 and 12 hours on Days 1 and 2 comparing DopaFuse and oral levodopa tablets.
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2.
Variability in plasma concentration of levodopa as assessed with the Levodopa Fluctuation Index (Cmax-Cmin)/Caverage).
Comparing Day 3 to Day 1, as well as Day 2 (0-12 hours) to Day 1. Fluctuation index will also be calculated by the hour.
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2. Pre-dose and at 30 minute intervals for two hours, and at one-hour intervals for the remainder of the 12 hours on Day 3.
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Móstoles, Spain
Levodopa and Carbidopa peak plasma concentration (Cmax)
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2. Pre-dose and at 30 minute intervals for two hours, and at one-hour intervals for the remainder of the 12 hours on Day 3.
Variability in plasma levodopa comparing Dopafuse and oral levodopa tablets based on fluctuation index and CV in participants who are H. pylori negative/positive
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2. Pre-dose and at 30 minute intervals for two hours, and at one-hour intervals for the remainder of the 12 hours on Day 3.
Questionnaire for Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (QUIP-RS)
Time frame: Screening to Day 29
Columbia - Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Time frame: Screening to Day 29
Difference in OFF Time between Day 1 and Day 3
Investigator-rated assessment of motor state (ON or OFF) pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours.
Time frame: Day 1 and Day 3
Difference in ON Time without troublesome dyskinesia between Days 1, 3 and 15
Investigator-rated assessment of motor state (ON or OFF) pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours.
Time frame: Days 1, 3, and 15
Difference in ON Time with troublesome (severe) dyskinesia between Days 1, 3 and 15
Investigator-rated assessment of motor state (ON or OFF) pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours.
Time frame: Days 1, 3 and 15
Change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III at 6 hours after morning dose between Days 1, 3 and 15
Time frame: Days 1, 3 and 15
Levodopa and Carbidopa time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax)
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2. Pre-dose and at 30 minute intervals for two hours, and at one-hour intervals for the remainder of the 12 hours on Day 3.
Levodopa and Carbidopa area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC)
Time frame: pre-dose and every 30 minutes for 12 hours on Days 1 and 2. Pre-dose and at 30 minute intervals for two hours, and at one-hour intervals for the remainder of the 12 hours on Day 3.