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Phase I Open-label Study of Low-dose Ketamine Infusion Treatment in Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease

Primary Purpose

Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Intervention: Ketamine
Sponsored by
University of Arizona
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia

Eligibility Criteria

30 Years - 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease as defined by the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Criteria Be male or female between ages 30-85 Be on at least two years of treatment of levodopa of at least 400 mg or 4mg/kg daily Have levodopa induced dyskinesia for at least 2 hours per day Have been on stable doses of all anti-Parkinson's medications for 30 days and be willing to remain on the same doses throughout the course of the study The subject/caregiver must demonstrate ability to complete an accurate home diary based on training and evaluation (visit 2) Female subjects not of childbearing potential infertile due to surgical sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation), congenital anomaly such as Mullerian agenesis; or post-menopausal - defined as either A woman at least 40 years of age with an intact uterus, not on hormone therapy, who has had at least 1 year of spontaneous amenorrhea with a follicle-stimulating hormone level >40 mIU/mL A woman 55 or older not on hormone therapy, who has had at least 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea A woman at least 55 years of age with a diagnosis of menopause prior to start of hormone replacement therapy. Male subjects, regardless of their fertility status, with nonpregnant women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) partners must agree to either remain abstinent (if this is their preferred and usual lifestyle) or use a highly effective (less than 1% failure rate) method of contraception (such as combination oral contraceptives, implanted contraceptives, or intrauterine devices) or effective method of contraception (such as diaphragms with spermicide or cervical sponges) for the duration of the study and until their plasma concentrations are below the level that could result in a relevant potential exposure to a possible fetus, predicted to be 90 days following the last dose of study drug. Men and their partners may choose to use a double-barrier method of contraception. (Barrier protection methods without concomitant use of a spermicide are not an effective or acceptable method of contraception. Thus, each barrier method must include use of a spermicide. It should be noted, however, that the use of male and female condoms as a double barrier method is not considered acceptable due to the high failure rate when these barriers' methods are combined). Men with pregnant partners should use condoms during intercourse for the duration of the study and until the end of estimated relevant potential exposure in WOCBP (90 days). Men should refrain from sperm donation for the duration of the study and until their plasma concentrations are below the level that could result in a relevant potential exposure to a possible fetus, predicted to be 90 days following the last dose of study drug. Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of an atypical or secondary parkinsonian syndrome Lack of documented response to levodopa Prior exposure to ketamine within the last one year Significant history of premorbid psychiatric illness other than depression Currently taking psychotropic medications with significant dopamine receptor blocking effects such as first-generation antipsychotic agents (clozapine, quetiapine, pimavanserin are allowed as concomitant medications - see section 5.4) Have used antipsychotic medications, with the exception of clozapine, quetiapine, pimavanserin in the 6 months prior to screening (Visit 1) and at any time during the course of the study Cognitive impairment as demonstrated as a score of 20 or below on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Has a history of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse History of visual or auditory hallucinations (visual hallucinations will be acceptable if scored 2 or less on UPDRS II) Serious or unstable medical condition that would increase risk in view of the principal investigator. The subject is female, and is pregnant or lactating at the time of pregnancy or has positive pregnancy test result at screening. Baseline BP >160/95 on average of three readings at the screening visit History of arrhythmia, unstable angina, or significant cardiac dysfunction Have significant central nervous system disease, other than PD, that may affect cognition or the ability to complete the study, including but not limited to other dementias (e.g., Alzheimer's disease [AD]). Have a history in the last 6 months of transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Have a history of intracerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Have a history of hypertensive encephalopathy. If the Investigator believes that the subject would not be a good fit for the study for any reason.

Sites / Locations

  • Scott J Sherman

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Intervention: Ketamine

Arm Description

Ketamine will be administered as intravenous infusions with infusion rates ranging from 0.05 mg/kg/hr to 0.30 mg/kg/hr.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) total score
Change in the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) total score from Baseline to Week 2 and 12

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
August 27, 2023
Last Updated
August 27, 2023
Sponsor
University of Arizona
Collaborators
Scott Richards
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06021756
Brief Title
Phase I Open-label Study of Low-dose Ketamine Infusion Treatment in Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease
Official Title
A Single-center Phase I Open-label Study of the Tolerability and Efficacy of Low-dose Ketamine Infusion for Treatment of Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
July 28, 2019 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 25, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 25, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Arizona
Collaborators
Scott Richards

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The primary objective is to determine the tolerability and efficacy of a low-dose ketamine infusion for the treatment of Levodopa-Induced dyskinesias (LID), both acutely and during post-infusion evaluation (week 2-6), as measured by a change in patient diaries of dyskinesia and the UDysRS. Secondary objectives include observing the effects of ketamine on various symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Levodopa side effects. This includes the duration of "off," "on without dyskinesia," and "troublesome dyskinesia" time during waking hours, effects on chronic and acute pain, quality of life, and other general PD symptoms as noted in the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. There is no highly effective treatment for levodopa-induced dyskinesia. This research study will use intermittent infusions of ketamine, on 10 volunteer subjects, which could provide significant improvement in dyskinesia utilizing a novel mechanism of action compared to current treatment strategies. Positive results in this study could lead to new novel treatments for dyskinesia and further development for other PD symptoms such as depression and pain.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
9 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Intervention: Ketamine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Ketamine will be administered as intravenous infusions with infusion rates ranging from 0.05 mg/kg/hr to 0.30 mg/kg/hr.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Intervention: Ketamine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Intervention: Ketamine i.v.
Intervention Description
Ketamine will be administered as intravenous infusions with infusion rates ranging from 0.05 mg/kg/hr to 0.30 mg/kg/hr.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) total score
Description
Change in the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) total score from Baseline to Week 2 and 12
Time Frame
2 and 12 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
85 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease as defined by the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Criteria Be male or female between ages 30-85 Be on at least two years of treatment of levodopa of at least 400 mg or 4mg/kg daily Have levodopa induced dyskinesia for at least 2 hours per day Have been on stable doses of all anti-Parkinson's medications for 30 days and be willing to remain on the same doses throughout the course of the study The subject/caregiver must demonstrate ability to complete an accurate home diary based on training and evaluation (visit 2) Female subjects not of childbearing potential infertile due to surgical sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation), congenital anomaly such as Mullerian agenesis; or post-menopausal - defined as either A woman at least 40 years of age with an intact uterus, not on hormone therapy, who has had at least 1 year of spontaneous amenorrhea with a follicle-stimulating hormone level >40 mIU/mL A woman 55 or older not on hormone therapy, who has had at least 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea A woman at least 55 years of age with a diagnosis of menopause prior to start of hormone replacement therapy. Male subjects, regardless of their fertility status, with nonpregnant women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) partners must agree to either remain abstinent (if this is their preferred and usual lifestyle) or use a highly effective (less than 1% failure rate) method of contraception (such as combination oral contraceptives, implanted contraceptives, or intrauterine devices) or effective method of contraception (such as diaphragms with spermicide or cervical sponges) for the duration of the study and until their plasma concentrations are below the level that could result in a relevant potential exposure to a possible fetus, predicted to be 90 days following the last dose of study drug. Men and their partners may choose to use a double-barrier method of contraception. (Barrier protection methods without concomitant use of a spermicide are not an effective or acceptable method of contraception. Thus, each barrier method must include use of a spermicide. It should be noted, however, that the use of male and female condoms as a double barrier method is not considered acceptable due to the high failure rate when these barriers' methods are combined). Men with pregnant partners should use condoms during intercourse for the duration of the study and until the end of estimated relevant potential exposure in WOCBP (90 days). Men should refrain from sperm donation for the duration of the study and until their plasma concentrations are below the level that could result in a relevant potential exposure to a possible fetus, predicted to be 90 days following the last dose of study drug. Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of an atypical or secondary parkinsonian syndrome Lack of documented response to levodopa Prior exposure to ketamine within the last one year Significant history of premorbid psychiatric illness other than depression Currently taking psychotropic medications with significant dopamine receptor blocking effects such as first-generation antipsychotic agents (clozapine, quetiapine, pimavanserin are allowed as concomitant medications - see section 5.4) Have used antipsychotic medications, with the exception of clozapine, quetiapine, pimavanserin in the 6 months prior to screening (Visit 1) and at any time during the course of the study Cognitive impairment as demonstrated as a score of 20 or below on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Has a history of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse History of visual or auditory hallucinations (visual hallucinations will be acceptable if scored 2 or less on UPDRS II) Serious or unstable medical condition that would increase risk in view of the principal investigator. The subject is female, and is pregnant or lactating at the time of pregnancy or has positive pregnancy test result at screening. Baseline BP >160/95 on average of three readings at the screening visit History of arrhythmia, unstable angina, or significant cardiac dysfunction Have significant central nervous system disease, other than PD, that may affect cognition or the ability to complete the study, including but not limited to other dementias (e.g., Alzheimer's disease [AD]). Have a history in the last 6 months of transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Have a history of intracerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Have a history of hypertensive encephalopathy. If the Investigator believes that the subject would not be a good fit for the study for any reason.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Scott J Sherman
Organizational Affiliation
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center - Dep. of Neurology
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Scott J Sherman
City
Tucson
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85724
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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