Status:

COMPLETED

Transcutaneous Submandibular Gland Biopsy: Feasibility of Repeat Biopsy as a Progression Marker for Parkinson's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to perform biopsies of one of the glands that make saliva. The biopsied tissue will then be analyzed to see if it has changes that occur in Parkinson's disease. This study...

Detailed Description

Tissue biopsies documenting the presence and density of Lewy type synucleinopathy (LTS) in living patients with probable Parkinsons disease (PD) would be extremely valuable as a diagnostic test, as a ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria
  • PD patients ages up to age 85.
  • Previous participation in a SMG biopsy study at Mayo Clinic Arizona with a positive biopsy being reported
  • Exclusion criteria
  • Evidence for dementia that would preclude the patient from signing informed consent
  • History of bleeding diathesis or hematologic disorders
  • Medically unable to undergo a core needle biopsy of the submandibular gland
  • Prior treatment of the submandibular gland with botulinum toxin injections.
  • History of past or current acute infection or abscess of the submandibular gland.
  • History of past or current neoplastic process within the submandibular gland.
  • History of peripheral neuropathy.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    November 21 2017

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    May 31 2018

    Estimated Enrollment :

    7 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT03359226

    Start Date

    November 21 2017

    End Date

    May 31 2018

    Last Update

    November 6 2018

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    Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259