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 @ 1:21 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 1:21 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00250393
Brief Summary:
To establish the efficacy of 40 mg/day doses of istradefylline for the change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part-III (Motor examination) score in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Detailed Description:
To establish the efficacy of 40mg/d doses of istradefylline for the change in UPDRS part-III (Motor examination) score in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Patients who meet entry criteria will be randomly assigned to receive study drug in 1 of 2 arms: Condition A (doses of 40mg/d istradefylline) in Period 1 followed by Condition B (matching placebo) in Period 2 (putting 4 weeks interval phase between two periods ) or Condition B in Period 1 followed by Condition A in Period 2(putting 4 weeks interval phase between two periods ). Patients will be participated for 12 weeks and will have interim visits and end of treatment visit to assess the efficacy and safety of istradefylline.
Study:
NCT00250393
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00250393