CompletedPhase 4

Study of (Mirapex) Pramipexole for the Early Treatment of Parkinsons Disease (PD)

United States, Austria, Finland535 participantsStarted 2006-05

Plain-language summary

This is a double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of 15 months duration designed to examine early Mirapex (pramipexole) treatment vs. delayed Mirapex (pramipexole) treatment in patients with new onset Parkinsons disease

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 79 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to provide written informed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local legislation; * Male or female patient with idiopathic Parkinson Disease (PD) confirmed by at least three of the following signs: resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and asymmetry (must have bradykinesia); * Parkinsons disease newly diagnosed within the past 2 years; * Patients with idiopathic PD characterized as Stage I-II by the Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale who do not require PD medication and will not likely need PD medication for at least 6 months in the opinion of the investigator; Age 30 to 75 years at screening (Visit 1); * Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum Beta-HumanChorionGonadotropin (Beta-HCG) pregnancy test at the Screening (Baseline) visit unless surgically sterile or post-menopausal (last menstruation 12 months prior to signing Informed Consent). Women of childbearing potential must be using a medically accepted contraceptive method. Acceptable methods of birth control are limited to: Intra-Uterine Device (IUD), oral, implantable, or injectable contraceptives, estrogen patch, and double barrier method (spermicide + diaphragm); and Patients who are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of allergic response or complications with pramipexole (PPX) or its excipients; * Atypical PD syndromes due to eith…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change From Baseline in the Blinded Rater Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Total Score at Month 15

Timeframe: Baseline and Month 15

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00321854

SponsorBoehringer Ingelheim

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-04

Results submitted2009-12-18

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Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 79 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.