NCT03942289

Brief Summary

The main goal of this research proposal is to provide, for the first time in humans, a wider understanding of the role of the noradrenergic system both in health and illness (Parkinson's disease) through the use of a newly developed radiotracer (11Carbon \[11C\]Yohimbine) visualizing alpha-2 (α2) adrenergic receptors (AR) combined with cutting-edge technology, the hybrid positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. The secondary aim of this study will be to determine whether the expected age- and Parkinson's disease (PD)-related changes in the noradrenergic system are paralleled by changes in neuropsychological performances (such as cognitive, motor and/or olfactory abilities).

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
135

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable parkinson-disease

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2019

Typical duration for not_applicable parkinson-disease

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 11, 2019

Completed
18 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 29, 2019

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 8, 2019

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 29, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 29, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

June 24, 2019

Status Verified

June 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.2 years

First QC Date

April 11, 2019

Last Update Submit

June 21, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

HumanAgingBehaviorNoradrenergic systemPositron Emission TomographyMagnetic Resonance Imaging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) measures

    Derived from the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) data, the binding potentials will be calculated using compartmental modelling techniques. Derived from the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data.

    Day 1 -180 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (14)

  • Global Cognitive Assessment

    Day 2 - 10 minutes

  • Memory Assessment

    Day 2 - 20 minutes

  • Working Memory Assessment

    Day 2 - 20 minutes

  • Executive Functioning

    Day 2 - 20 minutes

  • Planning Functioning

    Day 2 - 20 minutes

  • +9 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Healthy controls

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: The role of the noradrenergic system across the life span (Healthy Subjects)

Parkinson disease

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: The role of the noradrenergic system across the life span (Parkinson's Disease Subjects)

Interventions

A sample (n=90) of balanced distribution of healthy males and females within a continuous segment of the adult life span from 20 to 80 years old will be recruited, with approximately 7 males and 7 females subjects for each decade of age. Each participant will undergo 1) a neuropsychological examination, 2) an olfactory screening and 3) a 90 min 11C-Yohimbine positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in a resting state.

Healthy controls

Three groups of Parkinson Disease (PD) patients (each of them n=15) will be studied according to the duration and stage of the disease: early stage (the same group in Task 2); mid stage (5-7 years of disease duration; Hoehn and Yahr in Off 2-3); late stage (7-10 years of disease duration; Hoehn and Yahr in Off 3-4).

Parkinson disease

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age between 20 years and 80 years
  • Weight between 40 kilograms (kg) and 95kg
  • Without neurologic or psychiatric history
  • Without head trauma history including loss of consciousness superior to 30 minutes.
  • Affiliated to a social security or similar scheme
  • Not subject to any legal protection measures
  • Participant must have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of, and procedures required for, the study and are willing to participate in the study and comply with the study procedures and restrictions
  • Age between 40 and 80 years old
  • Weight between 40 kilograms (kg) and 95kg
  • With an idiopathic Parkinson's disease (Dopa-sensitive)
  • Without head trauma history including loss of consciousness superior to 30 minutes.
  • Affiliated to a social security or similar scheme
  • Not subject to any legal protection measures
  • Participant must have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of, and procedures required for, the study and are willing to participate in the study and comply with the study procedures and restrictions

You may not qualify if:

  • Subject with alcohol or substance abuse history
  • Subject with somatic drug therapies
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contraindications (implanted or embedded metal objects in the head or body)
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) contraindications
  • Exposed to 1 millisievert or more of ionizing radiation in the year before the start of this study
  • Subject unable to sign written consent for participation in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, Groupement Hospitalier Est

Bron, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson DiseaseBehavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Parkinsonian DisordersBasal Ganglia DiseasesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesMovement DisordersSynucleinopathiesNeurodegenerative Diseases

Study Officials

  • Chloé Laurencin, MD

    Hospices Civils de Lyon

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Chloé Laurencin, MD

CONTACT

Bénédicte BALLANGER

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 11, 2019

First Posted

May 8, 2019

Study Start

April 29, 2019

Primary Completion

June 29, 2021

Study Completion

June 29, 2021

Last Updated

June 24, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-06

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