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Parkinson DiseaseNCT01097421

Influence of Pramipexole Extended Release on Medication Adherence in Parkinson´s Disease

An observational study of Parkinson Disease, run by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This is an open-label, prospective post marketing surveillance study to be performed in Sweden. Only data of patients idiopathic PD should be documented, in whom the treating physician plans to initiate a pharmacotherapy with PPX ER independent of this observational study. 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?
Pramipexole Extended Release
How many people
329 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Mar 2010to Sep 2011
Phase
Observational
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

Study population: specialist care

Who may be able to join

  • Patients suffering from idiopathic PD who before inclusion into the observation had been planned to be treated with PPX ER according to the SP, and where decision of treatment was made independently of the patients¿ inclusion into this observational study
  • Stable dose of PPX IR for at least 4 weeks before inclusion into the observation
  • Male or female PD patients aged at least 30
  • Ability to reliably complete self-rating scales (Morisky Medication Adherence Measure, patient preference scale) according to the physician¿s judgement
  • Written informed consent by the patient for study participation.

Who cannot join

  • Patients who are not able to understand the questionnaires (e.g. due to mental impairment or language problems) according to the physician¿s judgement.
  • Any contraindications against PPX ER according to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).

About this study

Official title: Influence of Pramipexole Extended Release on Medication Adherence in Real Life Care of Parkinson's Disease

This is an open-label, prospective post marketing surveillance study to be performed in Sweden. Only data of patients idiopathic PD should be documented, in whom the treating physician plans to initiate a pharmacotherapy with PPX ER independent of this observational study. The questionnaires (Morisky Medication Adherence Measure, patient preference scale, CGI-I, PGI-I) will be used to document routine care in a standardized way and thus ensure high validity of the observational data. As the degree medication adherence of patients is routinely evaluated by their physicians, as is patient preference and possible symptom improvement after initiation of a new therapy, the patient questionnaires will be used to standardise medical routine care and to ensure validity of observational data.

Being tested
Pramipexole Extended Release
Medical subject headings
Parkinson Disease

What participants receive

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

  • Pramipexole Extended ReleaseDrug

Study groups in NCT01097421
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patient with parkinsons diseaseNot described
Receives: Drug: Pramipexole Extended Release

What is being measured

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

  1. Patients With a Score of 4 in Morisky Scale After 8-12 Weeks of Treatment

    Morisky scale: 4 Yes/No Questions: Do you ever forget to take your medicine? Are you careless at times about taking your medicine? When you feel better do you sometimes stop taking your medicine? Sometimes if you feel worse when you take the medicine, do you stop taking it? Score one point for every NO: 0-1 points = low adherence, 2-3 points = moderate, 4 points = high adherence Confidence interval computed using the Clopper-Pearson (exact) method.

    Measured: 8-12 weeks

  2. Level of Adherence

    Points on Morisky scale

    Measured: 8-12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Patient Preference

    Patients were asked about their preference regarding frequency of intake (once daily or three times daily)

    Measured: 8-12 weeks

  2. Adverse Events (AE) Considered Related to Observed Medication

    Some patients had not related AEs as well as related AEs.

    Measured: 8-12 weeks

  3. Pramipexole (PPX) Dose

    mean Pramipexole (PPX) dose

    Measured: pre-treatment and after 8-12 weeks

  4. Clinical Global Impressions (CGI)

    Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale at final visit

    Measured: 8-12 weeks

  5. Patients Global Impressions (PGI)

    Assessed by asking the patient at the final visit which alternative described how they had felt during the last 7 days as compared to how they felt at the baseline observation.

    Measured: 8-12 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Apr 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2010
  3. Primary completionSep 2011

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
329 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01097421
Sponsor's protocol ID
248.674
Status last verified
Mar 2014
First submitted
25 Mar 2010
Last updated
11 Apr 2014

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Parkinson Disease, run by Boehringer Ingelheim.

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 5 inclusion and 2 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 11 Apr 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 26 Nov 2012). 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?

Patients With a Score of 4 in Morisky Scale After 8-12 Weeks of Treatment (time frame: 8-12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 11 Apr 2014.

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