Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 4:23 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 4:23 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00199420
Brief Summary:
To establish the efficacy of 10, 20 and 40 mg/d dose of istradefylline for reducing the percentage of OFF time in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) treated with levodopa.
Detailed Description:
To establish the efficacy of 10, 20 and 40 mg/d dose of istradefylline for reducing the percentage of OFF time in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) treated with levodopa. Patients who meet entry criteria will be randomized in a 1 to 1 ratio to either istradefylline 10, 20 or 40 mg or matching placebo. Patients will be treated for 12 weeks and will have interim visits and end of treatment visit to assess efficacy and safety.
Study:
NCT00199420
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00199420