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Sleep Efficiency Assessed by Polysomnography (PSG Sleep Lab Testing) in Advanced Parkinson's Disease (REFRESH-PD)

Primary Purpose

Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
United Kingdom
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Placebo
Rotigotine
Sponsored by
UCB Pharma SA
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease focused on measuring Rotigotine, Neupro, Polysomnography, Sleep efficiency, Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Sleep Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Advanced Parkinson's disease (ie, takes Levodopa (L-DOPA))
  • Hoehn and Yahr stage score of 2 to 4
  • Subject has sleep-maintenance insomnia

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Significant skin disease that would make transdermal drug use inappropriate
  • Subject received therapy with controlled-release Levodopa (L-DOPA), entacapone or Stalevo® within 28 days prior to the Baseline Visit or has received therapy with Tolcapone
  • Atypical Parkinsonian syndromes
  • Previous diagnosis of Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, significant Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD), moderate to severe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Sites / Locations

  • 1

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Placebo

Rotigotine

Arm Description

Placebo Transdermal Patches

Rotigotine Transdermal Patches

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percentage Change From Baseline in Sleep Efficiency Index (SEI) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
The Sleep Efficiency Index in percent is the ratio of total sleep time (based on Polysomnography recordings) to time in bed (period between "lights off" and "lights on").

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale Score Version 2 (PDSS2) to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period
The PDSS is a scale to assess sleep and nocturnal disability in Parkinson's Disease during the previous 7 days, and is designed for self-completion by the subject. The updated version (PDSS2) contains 15 questions to be answered using a 5-point Likert scale, where 0 = never, 1 = occasionally, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, and 4 = very often. Thus, PDSS2 score ranges from 0-60, with higher scores indicating worse sleep and higher nocturnal disability. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates improved sleep and less nocturnal disability.
Change From Baseline in the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale Score Version 2 (PDSS2) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
The PDSS2 is a scale to assess sleep and nocturnal disability in Parkinson's Disease during the previous 7 days, and is designed for self-completion by the subject. The updated version (PDSS2) contains 15 questions to be answered using a 5-point Likert scale, where 0 = never, 1 = occasionally, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, and 4 = very often. Thus, PDSS2 score ranges from 0-60, with higher scores indicating worse sleep and higher nocturnal disability. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates improved sleep and less nocturnal disability.
Change From Baseline in the Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period
The ESS measures the subject's general level of daytime sleepiness. The 8 items of this scale assess the probability of falling asleep in a variety of situations. Each item is scored by the subject using the following categories: 0 = would never doze, 1 = slight chance of dozing, 2 = moderate chance of dozing, and 4 = high chance of dozing. The ESS score ranges from 0 to 32, with higher values indicating a higher level of daytime sleepiness. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates a decrease in daytime sleepiness.
Change From Baseline in the Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
The ESS measures the subject's general level of daytime sleepiness. The 8 items of this scale assess the probability of falling asleep in a variety of situations. Each item is scored by the subject using the following categories: 0 = would never doze, 1 = slight chance of dozing, 2 = moderate chance of dozing, and 4 = high chance of dozing. The ESS score ranges from 0 to 32, with higher values indicating a higher level of daytime sleepiness. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates a decrease in daytime sleepiness.
Change From Baseline in the Sleep Period Time in Non-Rapid Eye Movement (Non-REM) Sleep to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Polysomnography (PSG) was performed for the 2 consecutive nights prior to Day 1 and the 2 consecutive nights prior Week 4 of the Maintenance Period. Readings from the first night of the PSG will not be used for analysis as this is considered an adaptation night. The subject was not allowed to sleep during the daytime on the day of a PSG reading. The PSG was recorded for a minimum of 6 h and a maximum of 8 h. The sleep period time in stage 3 non-REM was derived from the hypnogram, based on Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electro-myogram (EMG), Electro-oculogram (EOG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG). Change from Baseline is calculated by: (Stage 3 non-REM time (in minutes) at Baseline)- (Stage 3 non-REM time (in minutes) at Week 4 of the MP).
Change From Baseline in the Nocturnal Akinesia, Dystonia, and Cramps Score (NADCS) to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period
The NADCS assesses nocturnal akinesia, dystonia, and cramps using an ordinal severity scale. While a score of 0 = normal and 4 = maximal severity, subjects can also rate their symptoms with values of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5. The nocturnal akinesia score was used to evaluate motor performance while the dystonia and cramps score was used to evaluate pain. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates an improvement.
Change From Baseline in the Nocturnal Akinesia, Dystonia and Cramps Score (NADCS) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
The NADCS assesses nocturnal akinesia, dystonia, and cramps using an ordinal severity scale. While a score of 0 = normal and 4 = maximal severity, subjects can also rate their symptoms with values of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5. The nocturnal akinesia score was used to evaluate motor performance while the dystonia and cramps score was used to evaluate pain. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates an improvement.
Change From Baseline in the Total Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Polysomnography (PSG) was performed for the 2 consecutive nights prior to Day 1 and the 2 consecutive nights prior Week 4 of the Maintenance Period. Readings from the first night of the PSG will not be used for analysis as this is considered an adaptation night. The subject was not allowed to sleep during the daytime on the day of a PSG reading. The PSG was recorded for a minimum of 6 h and a maximum of 8 h. Sleep stages and time spent in each sleep stage were determined from EEG readings. WASO was calculated by: (Time in bed (Period between "lights off" and "lights on"))-(Sleep time).
Change From Baseline in the Total Number of Turnings in Bed to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Polysomnography (PSG) was performed for the 2 consecutive nights prior to Day 1 and the 2 consecutive nights prior Week 4 of the Maintenance Period. Readings from the first night of the PSG will not be used for analysis as this is considered an adaptation night. The subject was not allowed to sleep during the daytime on the day of a PSG reading. The PSG was recorded for a minimum of 6 h and a maximum of 8 h. The number of turnings in bed was determined via a postural sensor placed on the subject's chest.

Full Information

First Posted
January 24, 2012
Last Updated
January 29, 2014
Sponsor
UCB Pharma SA
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01519882
Brief Title
Sleep Efficiency Assessed by Polysomnography (PSG Sleep Lab Testing) in Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Acronym
REFRESH-PD
Official Title
A Multi-Centre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of Rotigotine on Sleep Efficiency in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Due to major recruitment issues, a decision was made to terminate this trial
Study Start Date
March 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
UCB Pharma SA

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a phase 4 study to evaluate with Polysomnography (PSG) and subjective measures the effect of Rotigotine on sleep efficiency, maintenance, insomnia, nocturnal akinesia and night-time movement in bed, in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Keywords
Rotigotine, Neupro, Polysomnography, Sleep efficiency, Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Sleep Disorder

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
1 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo Transdermal Patches
Arm Title
Rotigotine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Rotigotine Transdermal Patches
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo patches size equivalent to 4, 6 & 8 mg/24 h. Daily application of Placebo patches starting at 4 mg/24 h. Dose will be up-titrated weekly by increments of 2 mg/24 h until optimal or maximal dose is reached. Maximal dose is 16 mg/24 h. Optimal or maximal dose will be maintained for 4 Weeks followed by a de-escalation by 2 mg/24 h every other day.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Rotigotine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Neupro®, (6S)-6-propyl-[2-(2-thienyl)ethyl]amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenol
Intervention Description
Rotigotine patches of 4,6 & 8 mg/24 h. Daily application of Rotigotine patches starting at 4 mg/24 h. Dose will be up-titrated weekly by increments of 2 mg/24 h until optimal or maximal dose is reached. Maximal dose is 16 mg/24 h. Optimal or maximal dose will be maintained for 4 weeks followed by a de-escalation by 2 mg/24 h every other day.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage Change From Baseline in Sleep Efficiency Index (SEI) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The Sleep Efficiency Index in percent is the ratio of total sleep time (based on Polysomnography recordings) to time in bed (period between "lights off" and "lights on").
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale Score Version 2 (PDSS2) to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The PDSS is a scale to assess sleep and nocturnal disability in Parkinson's Disease during the previous 7 days, and is designed for self-completion by the subject. The updated version (PDSS2) contains 15 questions to be answered using a 5-point Likert scale, where 0 = never, 1 = occasionally, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, and 4 = very often. Thus, PDSS2 score ranges from 0-60, with higher scores indicating worse sleep and higher nocturnal disability. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates improved sleep and less nocturnal disability.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period (up to 7 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale Score Version 2 (PDSS2) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The PDSS2 is a scale to assess sleep and nocturnal disability in Parkinson's Disease during the previous 7 days, and is designed for self-completion by the subject. The updated version (PDSS2) contains 15 questions to be answered using a 5-point Likert scale, where 0 = never, 1 = occasionally, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, and 4 = very often. Thus, PDSS2 score ranges from 0-60, with higher scores indicating worse sleep and higher nocturnal disability. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates improved sleep and less nocturnal disability.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The ESS measures the subject's general level of daytime sleepiness. The 8 items of this scale assess the probability of falling asleep in a variety of situations. Each item is scored by the subject using the following categories: 0 = would never doze, 1 = slight chance of dozing, 2 = moderate chance of dozing, and 4 = high chance of dozing. The ESS score ranges from 0 to 32, with higher values indicating a higher level of daytime sleepiness. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates a decrease in daytime sleepiness.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period (up to 7 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The ESS measures the subject's general level of daytime sleepiness. The 8 items of this scale assess the probability of falling asleep in a variety of situations. Each item is scored by the subject using the following categories: 0 = would never doze, 1 = slight chance of dozing, 2 = moderate chance of dozing, and 4 = high chance of dozing. The ESS score ranges from 0 to 32, with higher values indicating a higher level of daytime sleepiness. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates a decrease in daytime sleepiness.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Sleep Period Time in Non-Rapid Eye Movement (Non-REM) Sleep to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
Polysomnography (PSG) was performed for the 2 consecutive nights prior to Day 1 and the 2 consecutive nights prior Week 4 of the Maintenance Period. Readings from the first night of the PSG will not be used for analysis as this is considered an adaptation night. The subject was not allowed to sleep during the daytime on the day of a PSG reading. The PSG was recorded for a minimum of 6 h and a maximum of 8 h. The sleep period time in stage 3 non-REM was derived from the hypnogram, based on Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electro-myogram (EMG), Electro-oculogram (EOG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG). Change from Baseline is calculated by: (Stage 3 non-REM time (in minutes) at Baseline)- (Stage 3 non-REM time (in minutes) at Week 4 of the MP).
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Nocturnal Akinesia, Dystonia, and Cramps Score (NADCS) to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The NADCS assesses nocturnal akinesia, dystonia, and cramps using an ordinal severity scale. While a score of 0 = normal and 4 = maximal severity, subjects can also rate their symptoms with values of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5. The nocturnal akinesia score was used to evaluate motor performance while the dystonia and cramps score was used to evaluate pain. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates an improvement.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Day 1 of the Maintenance Period (up to 7 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Nocturnal Akinesia, Dystonia and Cramps Score (NADCS) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
The NADCS assesses nocturnal akinesia, dystonia, and cramps using an ordinal severity scale. While a score of 0 = normal and 4 = maximal severity, subjects can also rate their symptoms with values of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5. The nocturnal akinesia score was used to evaluate motor performance while the dystonia and cramps score was used to evaluate pain. A negative value in Change from Baseline indicates an improvement.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Total Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO) to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
Polysomnography (PSG) was performed for the 2 consecutive nights prior to Day 1 and the 2 consecutive nights prior Week 4 of the Maintenance Period. Readings from the first night of the PSG will not be used for analysis as this is considered an adaptation night. The subject was not allowed to sleep during the daytime on the day of a PSG reading. The PSG was recorded for a minimum of 6 h and a maximum of 8 h. Sleep stages and time spent in each sleep stage were determined from EEG readings. WASO was calculated by: (Time in bed (Period between "lights off" and "lights on"))-(Sleep time).
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)
Title
Change From Baseline in the Total Number of Turnings in Bed to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period
Description
Polysomnography (PSG) was performed for the 2 consecutive nights prior to Day 1 and the 2 consecutive nights prior Week 4 of the Maintenance Period. Readings from the first night of the PSG will not be used for analysis as this is considered an adaptation night. The subject was not allowed to sleep during the daytime on the day of a PSG reading. The PSG was recorded for a minimum of 6 h and a maximum of 8 h. The number of turnings in bed was determined via a postural sensor placed on the subject's chest.
Time Frame
From Baseline to Week 4 of the Maintenance Period (up to 11 weeks post-baseline)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Advanced Parkinson's disease (ie, takes Levodopa (L-DOPA)) Hoehn and Yahr stage score of 2 to 4 Subject has sleep-maintenance insomnia Exclusion Criteria: Significant skin disease that would make transdermal drug use inappropriate Subject received therapy with controlled-release Levodopa (L-DOPA), entacapone or Stalevo® within 28 days prior to the Baseline Visit or has received therapy with Tolcapone Atypical Parkinsonian syndromes Previous diagnosis of Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, significant Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD), moderate to severe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
UCB Clinical Trial Call Center
Organizational Affiliation
+1 877 822 9493 (UCB)
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
1
City
Middlesborough
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/default.htm
Description
FDA Safety Alerts and Recalls

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