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New treatment option for Parkinsons Disease
Official title MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Plus GCase
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05565443
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to establish safety and feasibility of intracerebral delivery of GCase via MRgFUS. This technique may offer potential benefits given the exposure of the putamen to GCase in animal models has been shown to be efficacious in improving Parkinson's disease pathology and phenotype.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 35 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Men or women between age 35 and 80 years, inclusive.
- Able and willing to give informed consent.
- Diagnosis of PD satisfying MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for PD
- At least 2 years from initial diagnosis
- Hoehn and Yahr Stage 1-3 on PD medication
You likely can't join if
- Positive pregnancy test (for pre-menopausal women).
- Contraindication to DEFINITY ultrasound contrast agent or perflutren (e.g. hypersensitivity, known left or bidirectional cardiac shunt)
- Contraindication to MRI or gadolinium-DTPA (e.g. incompatible device, hypersensitivity)
- Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus that is not well-controlled or that in the Investigator's opinion precludes participation in the study.
- Severely impaired renal function with estimated glomerular filtration rate \<30 mL/min/1.73m2 and/or on dialysis.
- Currently participating in another clinical therapeutic trial
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men or women between age 35 and 80 years, inclusive.
- Able and willing to give informed consent.
- Diagnosis of PD satisfying MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for PD
- At least 2 years from initial diagnosis
- Hoehn and Yahr Stage 1-3 on PD medication
- Dopaminergic deficit by a positive DAT SPECT scan
- On stable regimen of PD medications for at least 90 days prior to the study
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score 1-3
- Harbor at least one GBA mutation if enrolled in the GBA PD arm or two wild-type GBA alleles if enrolled in the idiopathic PD arm
- Positive pregnancy test (for pre-menopausal women).
- Contraindication to DEFINITY ultrasound contrast agent or perflutren (e.g. hypersensitivity, known left or bidirectional cardiac shunt)
- Contraindication to MRI or gadolinium-DTPA (e.g. incompatible device, hypersensitivity)
- Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus that is not well-controlled or that in the Investigator's opinion precludes participation in the study.
- Severely impaired renal function with estimated glomerular filtration rate \<30 mL/min/1.73m2 and/or on dialysis.
- Currently participating in another clinical therapeutic trial
- Patient receiving bevacizumab (Avastin) therapy
- people with evidence of cranial or systemic infection.
- Cerebral or systemic vasculopathy.
- Documented cerebral infarction within the past 12 months or TIA in the past 1 month.
- Contraindication to GCase enzyme therapy, specifically previous hypersensitivity reaction to GCase enzyme therapy
- Parkinsonism plus symptoms, secondary parkinsonism
- Previous neurosurgical procedure for PD
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 35 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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