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DyskinesiasPhase 2NCT01491932

Open-label, Long-term Safety Extension Study of AFQ056 in Parkinson's Patients With L-dopa Induced Dyskinesias

A Phase 2 study testing AFQ056 in people with Dyskinesias and Parkinson Disease, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 32 sites in 10 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is to evaluate long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy for AFQ056 in patients who have completed an AFQ056A study in Parkinson's disease L-dopa induced dyskinesias (PD-LID). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Dyskinesias, Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
What is being tested?
AFQ056
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
129 participants
Where
32 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
Mar 2012to Oct 2013
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients who have completed a previous AFQ056A study or are eligible as defined in the core study protocol
  • Outpatients
  • Patients who have a primary caregiver willing and able to assess the condition of the patient throughout the study in accordance with protocol requirements

Who cannot join

  • Atypical or secondary form of Parkinson's disease
  • History of surgical treatment for PD including deep brain stimulation
  • Advanced, severe, or unstable disease (other than PD)
  • History of malignancy
  • Evidence of dementia
  • Untreated/ineffectively treated mental disorders
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  • Treatment with certain prohibited medications
  • Abnormal lab values or heart abnormalities
  • Pregnant or nursing women

Trial locations and contacts

32 sites in 10 countries.

32 sites in 10 countries

Germany8 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Beelitz-Heilstätten, 14547

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Berlin, 12163

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bochum, 44791

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kassel, 34128

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leipzig, 04103

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    München, 81675

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Stadtroda, 07646

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Westerstede/Oldenburg, 26655

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Spain5 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08036

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Barcelona, 08025

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country, 20014

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Madrid, 28006

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, 08190

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Italy4 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brescia, BS, 25123

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pisa, PI, 56126

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roma, RM, 00163

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roma, RM, 00179

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United States3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Englewood, Colorado, 80113

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233

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Austria3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Innsbruck, A-6020

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Linz, A-4020

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Vienna, A-1220

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France3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Lille, 59037

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pessac, 33604

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Hungary2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kaposvár, 7400

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Szeged, H-6725

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Slovakia2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bratislava, 82606

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bratislava, 83305

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Canada1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    London, Ontario, N6A 4G5

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Switzerland1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bern, 3010

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About this study

Official title: An Open-label Treatment Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of AFQ056 in Parkinson's Patients With L-dopa Induced Dyskinesias

This study is to evaluate long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy for AFQ056 in patients who have completed an AFQ056A study in Parkinson's disease L-dopa induced dyskinesias (PD-LID).

Being tested
AFQ056
Keywords
Parkinson Disease, L-dopa, Levodopa, Dyskinesia
Medical subject headings
Dyskinesias, Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders, Parkinsonian Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • AFQ056Drug

    AFQ056 will be supplied as oral capsules.

Study groups in NCT01491932
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AFQ056ExperimentalPatients entering the study will be titrated to target dose of AFQ056 twice daily or the highest tolerated dose at weekly intervals.
Receives: Drug: AFQ056

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Incidence rate of adverse events including serious adverse events

    The occurrence of adverse events would be sought by non-directive questioning of the patient at each visit. Adverse events may also be detected when they are volunteered by the patient during or between visits or through physical examination, laboratory test, or other assessment.

    Measured: Monitored for the duration of the study (anticipated to be an average of 3 years)

  2. Severity of adverse events including serious adverse events

    The occurrence and severity of adverse events would be sought by non-directive questioning of the patient at each visit. Adverse events may also be detected when they are volunteered by the patient during or between visits or through physical examination, laboratory test, or other assessment.

    Measured: Monitored for the duration of the study (anticipated to be an average of 3 years)

  3. Change in vital signs from baseline to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter.

    Pulse and blood pressure at each visit as indicated above. If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day -14 to -3, Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  4. Changes in hematology/blood chemistry and urinalysis laboratory evaluations from baseline to Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    Standard hematology with differential, aPTT, PT/INR;, clinical chemistry consists of albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, total bilirubin, calcium, cholesterol, creatinine, CK, γ-GT, glucose, lipase, lactate dehydrogenase, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, total protein, AST, ALT, sodium, triglycerides, urea and uric acid, FSH, LH, oxytocin, prolactin, TBG, TSH, and T4; urinalysis (specific gravity, protein, glucose and blood) If a patient discontinues in between these visits, these will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day -14 to -3, Day 1(only urinalysis and only done if abnormalities), Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  5. Change in ECGs from baseline to Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    A standard 12-lead ECG will be performed. A central facility will be used for interpretation and analysis of the ECGs. If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day -14 to -3, Day 1, (repeated if abnormalities seen), Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  6. Change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part III scores from baseline to Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    Part III of the UPDRS (items 18-31; total score 0-56), has been proven to be a reliable instrument in assessing the anti-parkinsonian effect in PD patients. This scale measures 14 items such as speech, facial expression, tremor, action or postural tremor, rigidity, finger taps, hand movement, alternating movement, leg agility, arising from a chair, posture, gait, postural stability, and bradykinesia. A higher score is indicative of worsening of symptoms. If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  7. Incidence of AEs related to an exacerbation of the underlying movement disorder Parkinson's disease

    The occurrence of adverse events relating to the underlying movement disorder Parkinson's disease would be sought by non-directive questioning of the patient at each visit. Adverse events may also be detected when they are volunteered by the patient during or between visits or through physical examination, laboratory test, or other assessment.

    Measured: Monitored for the duration of the study (anticipated to be an average of 3 years)

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Change in mAIMS (modified Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale) total score from baseline to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter.

    The AIMS is a scale for assessing dyskinesia. The modified version of this scale used in this study focuses on 6 different parts of the body and rates abnormal movements from 0 (absence of dyskinesia) to 4 (severe) (maximal score, 24). If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  2. Change in Revised Lang-Fahn Activities of Daily Living Dyskinesia Scale (LFADLDS) scores (patient and caregiver versions) from baseline to Weeks 4, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    The LFADLDS is a questionnaire asking the patient about the degree to which dyskinesia interferes with activities of daily living. The LFADLDS is modified from the ADL section of the UPRDS (part II). Specific definitions for severity rating codes (range, 0-4 for each task) will be provided for reproducibility of results. A higher score indicates more severe impairment. Two versions of the revised LFADLDS will be used in this study: a patient version and a caregiver version. If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day 1, Weeks 4, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  3. Change in score for items 32, 33, and 34 of Part IV of the UPDRS from baseline to Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    The UPDRS is a standardized instrument for measuring the disease state of PD patients.

    Question 32 assesses duration of dyskinesias expressed in percentage of the day . Question 33 makes a historical assessment of disability due to dyskinesia during the previous week (not disabling, mildly disabling, moderately disabling, severely disabling, completely disabling).

    Question 34 of part IV assesses how painful the dyskinesias are from 0 (no painful dyskinesias) to 4 (marked). If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  4. Change in Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score from baseline to Months 6, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    The MMSE is a brief test of cognitive dysfunction consisting of five sections (orientation, registration, attention-calculation, recall, and language) administered by a health care professional. The MMSE results in total possible score of 30, with higher scores indicating better function. If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day -14 to -3, Day 1 (only if not done in the respective core study), Months 6, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  5. Change in the Scales for outcomes in Parkinson's disease - Psychiatric Complications (SCOPA-PC) score from baseline to Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

    The SCOPA-PC is an easily administered semi-structured, questionnaire developed for the assessment of psychiatric symptoms, including compulsive behavior, in Parkinson's disease patients administered by a clinician with input provided by patient and caregiver. The total SCOPA score ranges from 0-21, with higher scores reflecting more psychiatric complications. If a patient discontinues in between these visits, this will be assessed at the time of discontinuation.

    Measured: Assessed at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8, 12, Months 6, 9, 12, every 6 months thereafter

  6. Proportion of patients who have suicidal ideation and behavior as mapped to Columbia Classification Algorithm for Suicide assessment (C-CASA) using data from Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

    The C-SSRS assesses suicidal ideation/behavior using a patient interview. The data is mapped to Columbia Classification Algorithm for Suicide assessment. The code and categories are: completed suicide, suicide attempt, preparatory actions toward imminent suicide behavior, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior without suicidal intent.

    The proportion of patients who are coded in the categories above, the proportion of patients with any suicidal behavior engaged in during the study, and the proportion of patients with suicidality will be summarized.

    Measured: Monitored for the duration of the study (anticipated to be an average of 3 years)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Dec 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2012
  3. Primary completionOct 2013
  4. Study completionOct 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
129 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01491932
Sponsor's protocol ID
CAFQ056A2299
Other IDs
2011-004378-27
Status last verified
Mar 2017
First submitted
1 Dec 2011
Last updated
23 Dec 2020
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing AFQ056 in people with Dyskinesias and Parkinson Disease, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 32 sites in 10 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Dec 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 32 sites in Germany, Spain, Italy, United States, Austria and 5 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Incidence rate of adverse events including serious adverse events (time frame: Monitored for the duration of the study (anticipated to be an average of 3 years)). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Dec 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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