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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with pramipexole tablets (BI Sifrol®) in Parkinson's disease (phase III study).
The efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with pramipexole (BI Sifrol®) were evaluated in Parkinson disease patients in an open-label non-controlled design. The treatment was initiated at 0.125 mg bid (after breakfast and supper).
The dose was increased stepwise with due caution regarding the symptoms and safety of each patient, up to 1.5 mg tid (after each meal). The treatment period was set at 56 weeks, followed by a stepwise dosedecreasing period (maximum 4 weeks).
Study Hypothesis:
Comparison(s):
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pramipexole 0.125 mg tablets | Drug | |||
| Pramipexole 0.5 mg tablets | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| UPDRS Part II (activities of daily living) total score UPDRS Part III (motor examination) total score |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| UPDRS Part I (mentation, behaviour and mood) total score UPDRS Part IV (complications of therapy) total score UPDRS Part I-III total score UPDRS Part I-IV total score Modified Hoehn and Yahr scale score Global impression of efficacy |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (including juvenile parkinsonism)
(1) Patients meeting all of the following inclusion criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Study Coordinator | Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim Co., Ltd. | Study Chair |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010300 | Parkinson Disease |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020734 | Parkinsonian Disorders |
| D001480 | Basal Ganglia Diseases |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000077487 | Pramipexole |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D052160 | Benzothiazoles |
| D013844 | Thiazoles |
| D001393 | Azoles |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009069 | Movement Disorders |
| D000080874 | Synucleinopathies |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| D006571 |
| Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D006574 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring |
| D000072471 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |