Molecular and Functional Imaging in Monogenic PD.

Last updated: December 5, 2024
Sponsor: University of Exeter
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neurologic Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis

Essential Tremor

Treatment

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan using DASB tracer

Clinical Study ID

NCT05518617
2020-21-14
  • Ages 25-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

In this study, the investigators aim to find a biomarker of Parkinson's disease. This is done using imaging scans called Positron Emission tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The findings will provide a deeper understanding of the brain changes in Parkinson's disease. More importantly, this study will help with the discovery and development of new medications aiming to delay progression of PD symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All subjects must be judged by the investigator able to understand the nature,design, and procedures of the study and must be able to provide a signed and datedinformed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), InternationalConference on Harmonization (ICH), and local regulations.

  • All subjects must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, requiredstudy procedures and laboratory tests.

  • All subjects must be able to travel to the research sites for the study procedures.

  • For female subjects: They must be either of non-childbearing potential (eithersurgically sterile or post- menopausal - defined as 12 months of spontaneousamenorrhea), or, if of childbearing potential, subjects must demonstrate to benon-pregnant (as demonstrated by negative urine β-HCG test at screening),non-breastfeeding.

  • All subjects must comply with highly effective contraceptive measures. A highlyeffective contraceptive measure is defined as a measure that can achieve a failurerate of less than 1% per year when used consistently and correctly. These methodsare listed in more detail below:

Oral, intravaginal, or transdermal combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation;

Oral, injectable, or implantable progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS)

Bilateral tubal occlusion

Vasectomised partner

Sexual abstinence

  • For sexually active male subjects, they must agree to use condoms to protect theirpartners from becoming pregnant for the duration of the study and for 3 months afterthe last administration of PET or SPECT ligands. They must also agree to ensure thatthey and their partners are routinely using a medically approved contraceptivemethod. It is important that male subjects not impregnate others for the duration ofthe study and for 3 months after the last administration of PET or SPECT ligands.

**All subjects must have adequate visual and auditory acuity according toinvestigator's judgement to complete the psychological testing.

  • All subjects must have no use of medications with known interaction withserotonergic transmission (e.g. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclicantidepressant, triptans, etc).

  • For subjects taking any drugs that might interfere with dopamine transporter SPECTimaging (neuroleptics, metoclopramide, alpha methyldopa, methylphenidate, reserpine,or amphetamine derivative) must be willing and able from a medical standpoint tohold the medication for at least 5 half-lives prior to screening DaTSCANä imaging.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects lacking capacity according to investigator judgement.

  • Subjects with a clinical diagnosis of dementia as determined by the investigator.

  • Current treatment with anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, heparin) that might precludesafe completion of the lumbar puncture.

  • Condition that precludes the safe performance of routine lumbar puncture, such asprohibitive lumbar spinal disease, bleeding diathesis, or clinically significantcoagulopathy or thrombocytopenia.

  • Use of any of the following drugs that might interfere with dopamine transporterSPECT imaging: neuroleptics, metoclopramide, alpha methyldopa, methylphenidate,reserpine, or amphetamine derivative, within 5 months of Screening.

  • Use of investigational drugs or devices within 60 days prior to Baseline (dietarysupplements taken outside of a clinical trial are not exclusionary, e.g., coenzymeQ10).

  • History of cancer within the last 5 years, with the exception of non-metastaticbasal cell carcinoma of the skin.

  • Subjects with current or recent history of drug or alcohol abuse/dependence.

  • Contraindication to MRI, such as presence of metal devises or implants (e.g.pacemaker, vascular- or heart- valves, stents, clips), metal deposited in the body (e.g. bullets or shells), or metal grains in the eyes;

  • Claustrophobia or history of back pain that makes prolonged laying on the PET or MRIscanner intolerable.

  • Previously obtained MRI scan with evidence of clinically significant neurologicaldisorder (in the opinion of the Investigator).

  • Any other medical or psychiatric condition or lab abnormality, which in the opinionof the investigator might preclude participation.

Study Design

Total Participants: 45
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan using DASB tracer
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2025

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to find a biomarker for Parkinson's disease (PD). A biomarker is an indicator of the presence of a disease, that can be measured, and that is able to give information about the progression, or severity, of it.

PD is a chronic neurological disease that progresses over time and causes a variety of symptoms, such as slowness of movement, stiffness and shaking. The symptoms of PD are caused by the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain. it is no known what causes PD and there is no biomarker for it.

Generally, PD occurs without a known cause, and is called sporadic PD. In a few cases, however, PD occurs because of a genetic mutation, and it is called genetic PD. Patients with genetic PD share features to sporadic PD patients. It is believed that studying people who carry mutations for genetic PD mutations would provide precious information on what are the causes of PD and help to devise successful treatments.

Participants will attend 4 visits in a 3 month period. These visits include an initial consent and assessment visit where some blood samples will also be taken. the second visit involves a PET scan with the tracer DASB along with an MRI scan. The third visit involves a SPECT scan. the fourth visit is optional and would be for a lumbar puncture visit. Each visit will last around 6 hours.

Connect with a study center

  • University Of Exeter

    Exeter, Devon EX1 2LU
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

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