A Study of Istradefylline (KW-6002) for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease in Patients Taking Levodopa
Parkinson's Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson's Disease focused on measuring Parkinson's Disease, levodopa, end of dose wearing off, OFF time
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: UK Parkinson's Disease Society (UKPDS) brain bank criteria (Step 1 and 2) for PD. PD stages 2-4 in the OFF state for Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale. On levodopa/DCI for at least one year, stable dose in past 4 weeks. Currently take at least three doses of levodopa/DCI per day. Predictable end of dose wearing off. Able to satisfactorily complete Hauser version of a Parkinson's diary. Have an average of 120 minutes of OFF time on two 24 hour diaries. On a stable regimen of medications being administered within normal therapeutic limits for Parkinson's disease for at least four weeks before randomization. Be at least 30 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: Neurosurgical treatment for PD. History of psychosis. Diagnosis of atypical Parkinsonism or secondary Parkinsonism variant. Diagnosis of cancer within 5 years. Diagnosis of clinically significant illness of any organ system. Mini-mental status examination score of 25 or less. Taking any excluded medications. History of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence within the past two years. History of seizures or neurological malignant syndrome. Clinical depression. Pregnant or lactating females.