E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 16.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10013113 |
E.1.2 | Term | Disease Parkinson's |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004852 |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
This trial aims to generate further data to explore whether 48 weeks exposure to Exenatide has an advantage over placebo based on a standard validated assessment of Parkinson's disease severity (the MDS UPDRS part 3 motor subscale). This will be measured during the “practically defined OFF medication state” i.e. after patients have withheld their conventional PD medication overnight. The hypothesis is that Exenatide will be associated with reduced MDS UPDRS part 3 scores at the study end.
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To further examine the safety and tolerability of 48 weeks exposure to Exenatide in patients with moderate severity PD.
To collect Pharmacokinetic data regarding the degree of penetration of Exenatide across the blood brain barrier. We hypothesise that any central effects of Exenatide will be mediated through penetration of Exenatide across the blood brain barrier. Data obtained from rodents suggests that blood brain barrier penetration is excellent. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. PD is a clinical diagnosis and is based on the opinion of the PI on site after review of the clinical history, examination findings and response to PD medication. The Queen Square brain bank criteria MAY be used to help assist in the diagnosis although this need not be a formal inclusion criteria, and the relevance of a positive family history of PD, or a confirmed genetic basis for an individual’s symptoms will be evaluated in the context of other clinical features in determining diagnosis and eligibility. Alternative possible diagnoses such as “Dystonic tremor”, “Essential tremor”, “Progressive Supranuclear palsy”, “Multiple Systems Atrophy” will be specifically considered during screening prior to randomisation.
Males or Females.
Hoehn and Yahr stage ≤ 2.5 in the On medication state. This implies that all patients will be mobile without assistance during their best “On” medication periods.
All patients will be ≥25 and ≤75 years of age.
On dopaminergic treatment with wearing off phenomena. All patients must have had previous or ongoing exposure to L-dopa. If L-dopa has been stopped due to side effects, patients must report an improvement in symptom control with other forms of dopaminergic treatment. Wearing off will be determined according to the history supplied by the patient that their symptom control fluctuates according to the timing of their dopaminergic therapy.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Diagnosis or suspicion of other cause for Parkinsonism. Patients with clinical features indicating a diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Multiple Systems Atrophy, and Drug induced Parkinsonism, Dystonic tremor or Essential tremor will not be recruited. Subjects without DaTscan appearances consistent with diagnosis of PD will not be eligible.
Body mass index <18.5. (Exenatide is known to cause weight loss therefore individuals that may not tolerate further weight loss will not be recruited).
Known abnormality on CT or MRI brain imaging considered likely to compromise compliance with trial protocol/DaTSCAN acquisition.
Concurrent dementia defined by a score lower than 120 on the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale. Although Exenatide may have positive effects on cognition, for the purposes of this trial, patients with dementia will be excluded.
Concurrent severe depression defined by a score >16 on the MADRS.
Prior intra-cerebral surgical intervention for Parkinson’s disease. Patients who have previously undergone Deep Brain Stimulation, intra-cerebral administration of growth factors, gene therapy or cell therapies will not be eligible.
Already actively participating in a trial of a device, drug or surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Previous exposure to Exenatide.
Severely impaired renal function with creatinine clearance <30ml/min.
Hyperlipidaemia. A lipid profile will be tested at the screening visit. Cholesterol or Triglyceride levels greater than 2 x the upper limit of normal will raise suspicion of a familial or acquired hyperlipidaemia and will prompt referral to a relevant specialist for investigation and treatment.
History of pancreatitis. Baseline serum amylase value must fall within laboratory normal range +/- 20%.
Severe gastrointestinal disease (e.g. gastroparesis).
History or suspicion of thyroid cancer. Undiagnosed neck lump, hoarse voice or difficulty swallowing (not attributable to PD diagnosis). Known or suspected intolerance of DaTSCAN or Potassium Iodide administration.
Females that are pregnant or breast feeding. There are no safety data regarding Exenatide use in pregnancy. Female participants who are able to become pregnant (defined as women of child bearing potential; see section 4, Glossary) will undergo a pregnancy test prior to randomisation and will be asked at each visit to confirm regular use of an effective method of contraception (see section 4, Glossary). WOCBP who are unwilling or unable to use an acceptable method to avoid pregnancy for the entire study period and up to 4 weeks after the last dose of study drug. Potential participants who lack the capacity to give informed consent Any medical, psychiatric or other condition which in the investigator’s opinion compromises the potential participant's ability to participate fully
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary objective is to compare the effectiveness of Exenatide versus placebo on the MDS UPDRS part 3 motor subscale in the “practically defined OFF medication state” in patients with moderate severity PD. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Patients will be assessed on the MDS UPDRS part 3 motor subscale at baseline and then at the 60 week visit and the scores compared. |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Secondary objectives are to Compare differences at 48 and 60 weeks between the Exenatide and placebo trial arms in: • Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale part 3 Motor subsection Off medication score at 48 weeks. • Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale part 1,2,3 and 4 On medication scores • Mattis Dementia Rating scale (DRS-2) • Safety and tolerability of Exenatide as indicated by changes in Vital signs, weight, clinical laboratory measures and Adverse Effects |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
All assessments will be performed at the 48 week and 60 week visit and the scoreds compared. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | No |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 1 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 10 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 17 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 10 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 17 |