Status:

UNKNOWN

Fipamezole in Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

Lead Sponsor:

Juvantia Pharma Ltd

Collaborating Sponsors:

Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (NOH)

Parkinson's Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-80 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Fipamezole is effective in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension and related symptoms in multiple system atrophy and Parkinson's disease.

Detailed Description

This study will be an exploratory, proof of concept, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multiple crossover study, with an open-label active run-in phase, in patients with multiple system at...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female patients ≥ 30 and \< 80 years of age with an intact oral mucosa at screening
  • Diagnosis of MSA or diagnosis of idiopathic PD
  • Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 4 during 'Off' period
  • NOH: reproducible fall in SBP ≥20 mmHg and/or a fall in DBP ≥10 mmHg between 15 min of supine rest and 3 min of standing (or until symptomatic from hypotension after \<3 min of standing)
  • For patient taking antiparkinsonian medication: stable daily dosing for at least 1 month
  • For patient taking fludrocortisone: stable dose for at least 2 months
  • Demonstrated ability to comprehend, give informed consent and comply with study procedures (BP self-monitoring, completion of patient diary and self-assessment rating scales)

Exclusion

  • Other clinically significant conditions apart from those typically associated with MSA or PD
  • SBP ≥200 mmHg or DBP ≥120 mmHg after 15 min supine rest in quiet environment
  • Clinically significant abnormalities of ECG
  • Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 24
  • Intake of prohibited concomitant medication such as midodrine, intake of medication associated with vasodilatation or induction of liver enzymes; neuroleptics; certain drugs known to be substantially metabolized through the following cytochrome P450 isoenzymes: 1A2, 2B6, 2C19, 2C9, 2D6 and 2E1; or any other drug for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (including off-label use), such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, beta blockers, somatostatin
  • Use of St. John's Wort or Ginkgo Biloba within 48 h prior to inclusion and during the course of the study
  • Intake of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00758849

Start Date

September 1 2008

End Date

May 1 2009

Last Update

October 1 2008

Active Locations (4)

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Hôpital du Haut Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France, 33604

2

Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, CHU Brest

Brest, France, 29609

3

Hôpital Purpan CIC du CHU de Toulouse

Toulouse, France, 31059

4

Centro de Estudos Egas Moniz, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal, 1649-028