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Parkinson DiseasePhase 4NCT00144300

Ophthalmologic Safety Study of Pramipexole Immediate Release (IR) Versus Ropinirole in Early Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients

A Phase 4 study testing Mirapex and Requip in people with Parkinson Disease, run by Boehringer Ingelheim at 21 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To determine if there is any difference in the presence of retinal deterioration in PD patients treated with pramipexole IR versus ropinirole as monitored by comprehensive ophthalmologic assessments from baseline to the end of study at two years. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Parkinson Disease
What is being tested?
Mirapex and Requip
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
246 participants
Where
21 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2005to Sep 2010
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis and main criteria for inclusion. Patients must meet all of the following inclusion criteria to be eligible for enrollment into the study:
  • Patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease of less than 7 years characterized as Stage I-III by the Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale and with a maximum of 6 months cumulative lifetime exposure to levodopa and/or dopamine agonist. Patients on current dopamine agonist therapy would require 14-day washout.
  • Age at least 30 years.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta-HCG pregnancy test at the Screen (Baseline) visit and the patient must use adequate contraceptive methods.
  • Evidence of a personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the patient (or a legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
  • Patients who are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, and other study procedures.

Who cannot join

  • Main criteria for exclusion. The presence of any of the following would make a patient ineligible for enrollment into the study:
  • Previous history of allergic response or complications with any dopaminergic agonist drug
  • Atypical PD syndromes
  • History of stereotactic brain surgery
  • Positive hepatitis B (surface antigen) or hepatitis C (antibody)
  • Surgery within 180 days of randomization which would negatively impact participation
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  • Folstein's Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or less
  • History of active epilepsy (seizure) in the past 1 year
  • Third degree AV block or sick sinus syndrome
  • Congestive heart failure, Class III or IV
  • Unstable heart disease such as unstable angina, dysrhythmia, or myocardial infarction in prior 6 months
  • Symptomatic orthostatic hypotension
  • Clinically significant liver disease or renal disease
  • Malignant melanoma or history of previously treated malignant melanoma.
  • Prohibited medications taken (including any drug known to have potential retino-toxic effects taken in the prior 12 months; neuroleptics taken within prior 6 months, MAO inhibitors except rasagiline or selegiline taken within prior 3 months, beta-blockers taken to treat Parkinson's disease in the prior 30 days, and Coenzyme Q10 taken within 14 days)
  • Albinism/Albinoidism of any degree, type or syndrome
  • History of glaucoma with or without treatment
  • Inherited or acquired retinopathy such as age-related macular degeneration with visual loss
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Diabetes mellitus of any degree even if diet or insulin controlled
  • Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of less than 20/40 by ETDRS
  • Refractive error of greater than minus-6 diopters
  • Abnormal electroretinogram (ERG)
  • Unable to dilate pupils
  • History of severe eye trauma that might affect the outcome of the study
  • History of psychosis
  • Participation in other investigational drug studies or use of investigational drugs within prior 30 days

Trial locations and contacts

21 sites in 1 country.

21 sites in 1 country

United States21 sites
  • 248.538.00013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • 248.538.00009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Augusta, Georgia

  • 248.538.00005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Baltimore, Maryland

  • 248.538.00007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Birmingham, Alabama

  • 248.538.00012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Charlotte, North Carolina

  • 248.538.00011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Chicago, Illinois

  • 248.538.00021 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Fountain Valley, California

  • 248.538.00003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas

  • 248.538.00008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Little Rock, Arkansas

  • 248.538.00022 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Los Angeles, California

  • 248.538.00004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Memphis, Tennessee

  • 248.538.00002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida

  • 248.538.00017 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Morgantown, West Virginia

  • 248.538.00001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    New Haven, Connecticut

  • 248.538.00010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    New York, New York

  • 248.538.00015 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    New York, New York

  • 248.538.00020 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    New York, New York

  • 248.538.00006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • 248.538.00014 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Southfield, Michigan

  • 248.538.00016 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Tampa, Florida

  • 248.538.00023 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

    Tampa, Florida

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About this study

Official title: A Two Year Open Label, Randomized, Parallel Group, Blinded Assessment Ophthalmologic Safety Study of Pramipexole IR Versus Ropinirole in Early Parkinson's Disease Patients

To determine if there is any difference in the presence of retinal deterioration in PD patients treated with pramipexole IR versus ropinirole as monitored by comprehensive ophthalmologic assessments from baseline to the end of study at two years.

Being tested
Mirapex, Requip
Medical subject headings
Parkinson Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MirapexDrug

    Standard marketed product dispensed according to manufacturer's guidelines

  • RequipDrug

    Standard marketed product dispensed according to manufacturer's guidelines

Study groups in NCT00144300
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MirapexActive comparatorMirapex tablets three times daily (TID) dosing according to manufacturer's guidelines
Receives: Drug: Mirapex
RequipActive comparatorRequip tablets three times daily (TID) dosing according to manufacturer's guidelines
Receives: Drug: Requip

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 2 Years on Drug

    Expert panel of ophthalmologists assessed retinal deterioration by a review of the components of the comprehensive ophthalmology assessments

    Measured: up to 2 years

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 1 Year on Drug

    Expert panel of ophthalmologists assessed retinal deterioration by a review of the components of the comprehensive ophthalmology assessments

    Measured: up to 1 years

  2. Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline

    This scale is an investigator-completed assessment of the degree of complications arising from Parkinson's disease. The scale ranges from 0 (No signs) to 5 (Bedridden)

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year

    This scale is an investigator-completed assessment of the degree of complications arising from Parkinson's disease. The scale ranges from 0 (No signs) to 5 (Bedridden)

    Measured: Up to 1 year

  4. Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years

    This scale is an investigator-completed assessment of the degree of complications arising from Parkinson's disease. The scale ranges from 0 (No signs) to 5 (Bedridden)

    Measured: Up to 2 years

  5. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Total Score at Baseline

    Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

    Measured: Baseline

  6. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Total Score at 1 Year

    Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

    Measured: 1 year

  7. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 1 Year

    Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

    Measured: Baseline, 1 year

  8. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Total Score at 2 Years

    Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

    Measured: 2 years

  9. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 2 Years

    Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 year

  10. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Total Score at Baseline

    Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

    Measured: Baseline

  11. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Total Score at 1 Year

    Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

    Measured: 1 year

  12. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 1 Year

    Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

    Measured: Baseline, 1 year

  13. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Total Score at 2 Years

    Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

    Measured: 2 years

  14. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 2 Years

    Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 year

  15. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Total Score at Baseline

    This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

    Measured: Baseline

  16. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Total Score at 1 Year

    This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

    Measured: 1 year

  17. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 1 Year

    This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

    Measured: Baseline, 1 year

  18. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Total Score at 2 Years

    This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

    Measured: 2 years

  19. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 2 Years

    This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

    Measured: Baseline, 2 year

  20. Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs

    Clinical relevant abnormalities for clinical laboratory evaluations Biochemistry and Haematology) and Vital Signs. New abnormal findings or worsening of baseline conditions were reported.

    Measured: Screen (Baseline) and final visit (24 months)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Sep 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2005
  3. Primary completionSep 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
246 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00144300
Sponsor's protocol ID
248.538
Status last verified
Feb 2014
First submitted
2 Sep 2005
Last updated
14 Mar 2014

Publications

  • Seiple W, Jennings D, Rosen RB, Borchert L, Canale L, Fagan N, Gordon MF. Ophthalmologic Baseline Characteristics and 2-Year Ophthalmologic Safety Profile of Pramipexole IR Compared with Ropinirole IR in Patients with Early Parkinson's Disease. Parkinsons Dis. 2016;2016:8298503. doi: 10.1155/2016/8298503. Epub 2016 Dec 18.

    PubMed 28078162

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Mirapex and Requip in people with Parkinson Disease, run by Boehringer Ingelheim at 21 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 27 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Mar 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 21 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 4 Nov 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 2 Years on Drug (time frame: up to 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00144300, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Mar 2014.

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