A Safety and Tolerability Study of Intracerebroventricular Administration of sNN0031 to Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Primary Purpose
Parkinson's Disease
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Sweden
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
sNN0031
Placebo
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson's Disease focused on measuring Parkinson, Safety, PDGF, Intracerebroventricular, Infusion, Device
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female. Females should either be post-menopausal (at least 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea or 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea with FSH levels >40 mIU/mL), be surgically sterilized (bilateral oophorectomy w/o hysterectomy), or use adequate contraception (oral contraceptives, intrauterine device or double barrier contraception, i.e., condom + diaphragm, condom or diaphragm + spermicidal gel or foam.) during the duration of the study.
- Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) of moderate severity (modified Hoehn & Yahr Stage IIb-III).
- Effect duration of oral L-dopa dose intake ≤4 hours
- Score ≥30 on motor part (part III) of UPDRS at defined off (>12 hours after last dose intake)
- Dopaminergic responsiveness with at least 33% decrease in the UPDRS part III score after administration of L-dopa
- Disease duration at least 5 years
- Age 30 to 75 years
- Stable anti-Parkinson treatment for at least 3 months
- Ophthalmologic examination with normal findings regarding vascular structure and function
- MRI examination of the brain and cervical spinal cord within 3 months before anticipated implantation of the device with no findings of tumors or potential sources of pathological bleedings, or abnormality that may interfere with the assessments of safety or efficacy or would, in the judgment of the investigator, represent a surgical risk to the subject.
- Values of coagulation parameters including platelet count, normalized prothrombin complex (PK-INR), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) within normal ranges.
- The subject is medically able to undergo the surgery required for stereotactic implantation of the catheter and infusion pump.
- Has been given written and verbal information, has had opportunity to ask questions about the study, and understands time and procedural commitments
- Signed consent (written) to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Atypical form of PD including repeated head trauma, drug- or toxin-induced PD, and other neurological conditions including Shy-Drager syndrome (multiple system atrophy), progressive supranuclear palsy, Wilson's disease, Huntington's disease, Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, olivopontocerebellar atrophy, and post-traumatic encephalopathy
- Concurrent dementia with a score of 20 or lower on the MMT rating scale
- Concurrent clinically significant depression with a score of 16 or higher on the MADRS rating scale, equivalent to moderate or severe depression.
- Exposure to neuroleptic drugs blocking dopamine receptors within 6 months
- History of structural brain disease including tumors and hyperplasia
- History of increased intracranial pressure
- Prior surgical procedures or implantation of device for the treatment of PD
- Prior exposure to any formulation of PDGF-BB (including topical)
- Uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure >160 mmHg systolic or >90 mmHg diastolic.
- Any disorder that precludes a surgical procedure (eg, signs of sepsis or inadequately treated infection), alters wound healing (e.g. including bleeding disorders), or renders chronic ICV delivery or device implants medically unsuitable.
- Presence of risk for increased or uncontrolled bleeding and/or risk of bleeding that is not managed optimally. Physicians should specifically investigate anatomical factors at or near the implant site (e.g., vascular abnormalities, neoplasms, or other abnormalities), underlying disorders of the coagulation cascade, platelet function, or platelet count (e.g., hemophilia, Von Willebrand's disease, liver disease, or other medical conditions), and the administration of any antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication (e.g., aspirin, Plavix, NSAIDs) in the pre- or perioperative period. Any of those conditions or drugs could place a patient at an increased risk for intraoperative or postoperative bleeding.
- Presence of an implanted shunt for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or an implanted central nervous system (CNS) catheter.
- Presence of cardiac pacemakers, spinal cord stimulators, implantable programmable intraspinal drug pumps, or any other device that may interfere or interact with the programmer, without prior approval by Medtronic.
- Clinically significant abnormalities in hematology or clinical chemistry parameters as assessed by the investigator
- Ongoing medical condition that according to the investigator would interfere with the conduct and assessments in the study. Examples are medical disability (eg, severe degenerative arthritis, compromised nutritional state, peripheral neuropathy) that would interfere with the assessment of safety and efficacy of investigational product or device performance, or would compromise the ability of the subject to undergo study procedures (eg, MRI, PET), or to give informed consent.
- Participation in another clinical trial with an investigational drug or device within 3 months prior to Screening visit.
Sites / Locations
- Lund University Hospital
- Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Arm Label
sNN0031
Placebo
Arm Description
Continuous ICV infusion for two weeks at one of three dose levels
Continuous ICV infusion
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Safety and tolerability through assessment of adverse events, ECGs, vital signs, clinical laboratory variables, MRI of brain and spinal cord, CSF sampling, and device performance as characterized by catheter tip placement and infusion accuracy.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Time course of PD disease activity as measured by the UPDRS, MADRS and MMT rating scales.
Change in caudate and putamen dopamine turnover using PET scans of 11C-PE2I uptake
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00866502
First Posted
March 18, 2009
Last Updated
January 9, 2015
Sponsor
Newron Sweden AB
Collaborators
Medtronic, Quintiles, Inc.
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00866502
Brief Title
A Safety and Tolerability Study of Intracerebroventricular Administration of sNN0031 to Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Safety and Tolerability Study of Intracerebroventricular Administration of sNN0031 to Patients With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) of Moderate Severity, Using an Implanted Catheter and a SynchroMed® II Pump.
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
January 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2011 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Newron Sweden AB
Collaborators
Medtronic, Quintiles, Inc.
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This study is conducted to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the drug product sNN0031, containing Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), when administered directly into one of the fluid filled cavities in the brain using an implanted catheter and an implanted SynchroMed® II pump. Patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease will be enrolled.
Detailed Description
Tremor, rigidity, slow movement, poor balance, and difficulty walking are characteristic symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) that are associated with degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain. Administration of growth factors that stimulate neuronal stem and progenitor cells is one possible approach to restore the dopaminergic activity. The drug product sNN0031 containing the endogenous growth factor PDGF has been demonstrated to reduce the typical symptoms in animal models of PD.
NeuroNova intends to investigate whether intracerebroventricular administration of PDGF in the form of the drug product sNN0031 can improve motor function in patients with PD. In this first study the safety and tolerability of treatment for 2 weeks followed by 10 weeks follow-up will be evaluated.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Parkinson's Disease
Keywords
Parkinson, Safety, PDGF, Intracerebroventricular, Infusion, Device
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
12 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
sNN0031
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Continuous ICV infusion for two weeks at one of three dose levels
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Continuous ICV infusion
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
sNN0031
Other Intervention Name(s)
PDGF
Intervention Description
Continuous ICV infusion for two weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Artificial CSF
Intervention Description
Continous ICV infusion
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety and tolerability through assessment of adverse events, ECGs, vital signs, clinical laboratory variables, MRI of brain and spinal cord, CSF sampling, and device performance as characterized by catheter tip placement and infusion accuracy.
Time Frame
Multiple over 3 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time course of PD disease activity as measured by the UPDRS, MADRS and MMT rating scales.
Time Frame
Multiple over 3 months
Title
Change in caudate and putamen dopamine turnover using PET scans of 11C-PE2I uptake
Time Frame
Baseline and at 3 months
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Male or female. Females should either be post-menopausal (at least 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea or 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea with FSH levels >40 mIU/mL), be surgically sterilized (bilateral oophorectomy w/o hysterectomy), or use adequate contraception (oral contraceptives, intrauterine device or double barrier contraception, i.e., condom + diaphragm, condom or diaphragm + spermicidal gel or foam.) during the duration of the study.
Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) of moderate severity (modified Hoehn & Yahr Stage IIb-III).
Effect duration of oral L-dopa dose intake ≤4 hours
Score ≥30 on motor part (part III) of UPDRS at defined off (>12 hours after last dose intake)
Dopaminergic responsiveness with at least 33% decrease in the UPDRS part III score after administration of L-dopa
Disease duration at least 5 years
Age 30 to 75 years
Stable anti-Parkinson treatment for at least 3 months
Ophthalmologic examination with normal findings regarding vascular structure and function
MRI examination of the brain and cervical spinal cord within 3 months before anticipated implantation of the device with no findings of tumors or potential sources of pathological bleedings, or abnormality that may interfere with the assessments of safety or efficacy or would, in the judgment of the investigator, represent a surgical risk to the subject.
Values of coagulation parameters including platelet count, normalized prothrombin complex (PK-INR), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) within normal ranges.
The subject is medically able to undergo the surgery required for stereotactic implantation of the catheter and infusion pump.
Has been given written and verbal information, has had opportunity to ask questions about the study, and understands time and procedural commitments
Signed consent (written) to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
Atypical form of PD including repeated head trauma, drug- or toxin-induced PD, and other neurological conditions including Shy-Drager syndrome (multiple system atrophy), progressive supranuclear palsy, Wilson's disease, Huntington's disease, Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, olivopontocerebellar atrophy, and post-traumatic encephalopathy
Concurrent dementia with a score of 20 or lower on the MMT rating scale
Concurrent clinically significant depression with a score of 16 or higher on the MADRS rating scale, equivalent to moderate or severe depression.
Exposure to neuroleptic drugs blocking dopamine receptors within 6 months
History of structural brain disease including tumors and hyperplasia
History of increased intracranial pressure
Prior surgical procedures or implantation of device for the treatment of PD
Prior exposure to any formulation of PDGF-BB (including topical)
Uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure >160 mmHg systolic or >90 mmHg diastolic.
Any disorder that precludes a surgical procedure (eg, signs of sepsis or inadequately treated infection), alters wound healing (e.g. including bleeding disorders), or renders chronic ICV delivery or device implants medically unsuitable.
Presence of risk for increased or uncontrolled bleeding and/or risk of bleeding that is not managed optimally. Physicians should specifically investigate anatomical factors at or near the implant site (e.g., vascular abnormalities, neoplasms, or other abnormalities), underlying disorders of the coagulation cascade, platelet function, or platelet count (e.g., hemophilia, Von Willebrand's disease, liver disease, or other medical conditions), and the administration of any antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication (e.g., aspirin, Plavix, NSAIDs) in the pre- or perioperative period. Any of those conditions or drugs could place a patient at an increased risk for intraoperative or postoperative bleeding.
Presence of an implanted shunt for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or an implanted central nervous system (CNS) catheter.
Presence of cardiac pacemakers, spinal cord stimulators, implantable programmable intraspinal drug pumps, or any other device that may interfere or interact with the programmer, without prior approval by Medtronic.
Clinically significant abnormalities in hematology or clinical chemistry parameters as assessed by the investigator
Ongoing medical condition that according to the investigator would interfere with the conduct and assessments in the study. Examples are medical disability (eg, severe degenerative arthritis, compromised nutritional state, peripheral neuropathy) that would interfere with the assessment of safety and efficacy of investigational product or device performance, or would compromise the ability of the subject to undergo study procedures (eg, MRI, PET), or to give informed consent.
Participation in another clinical trial with an investigational drug or device within 3 months prior to Screening visit.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sven Pålhagen, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Karolinska University Hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Lund University Hospital
City
Lund
ZIP/Postal Code
22185
Country
Sweden
Facility Name
Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge
City
Stockholm
ZIP/Postal Code
141 86
Country
Sweden
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
25689258
Citation
Paul G, Zachrisson O, Varrone A, Almqvist P, Jerling M, Lind G, Rehncrona S, Linderoth B, Bjartmarz H, Shafer LL, Coffey R, Svensson M, Mercer KJ, Forsberg A, Halldin C, Svenningsson P, Widner H, Frisen J, Palhagen S, Haegerstrand A. Safety and tolerability of intracerebroventricular PDGF-BB in Parkinson's disease patients. J Clin Invest. 2015 Mar 2;125(3):1339-46. doi: 10.1172/JCI79635. Epub 2015 Feb 17.
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