Inhibition of α-synuclein Cell-cell Transmission by NMDAR Blocker, Memantine (NCT03858270) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 3
Inhibition of α-synuclein Cell-cell Transmission by NMDAR Blocker, Memantine
United States50 participantsStarted 2019-04-01
Plain-language summary
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's Disease. Dementia is defined as a serious loss in cognitive ability due to damages or disease in the brain beyond what is normal aging. With Lewy Body Dementia, protein deposits, or Lewy Bodies, accumulate in nerve cells throughout the brain, affecting motor control, memory and thinking. LBD can also form with the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is a degenerative nervous system disorder that affects movement ability. Using more sensitive MRI imaging techniques the investigators are attempting to see if disease progression can be monitored more closely. At the same time, the study medication Memantine will be compared to a placebo to determine if it can be used to slow the progression of PD. The purpose of this study is to assess if disease progression can be better monitored through brain imaging and if Memantine will help slow disease progression.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosed with idiopathic PD for at least 2 or more years
. 45 to 85 years of age
. Have been on stable doses of anti-Parkinson medication
. Able to give informed consent
. Able to undergo brain MRI
. Unilateral symptoms
. A score of 26 or greater on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), a measure of a patients short-term memory recall, the ability to determine visual-spatial relationships of objects, attention, concentration, working memory, language and orientation to time and place
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?
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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
1
Change in Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) Scores (baseline to year-1)
Timeframe: Change from baseline RAVLT at year 1
2
Change in Trail test performance time (baseline to year-1)
Timeframe: Change from baseline Trail test at year 1
3
Change in Stroop Color Word Test performance (baseline to year-1)
Timeframe: Change from baseline Stroop Color Word Test at year 1
4
Change Judgment of Line Orientation test performance score (baseline to year-1)
Timeframe: Change from baseline Judgment of Line Orientation test at year 1