Parkinson's Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Rasagiline, Sleep, Sleepiness, Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale, Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Brief summary
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of Azilect® on sleep disturbances in Parkinson's Disease patients, after 2 months of treatment.
Interventions
Azilect® tablets (0.5mg or 1.0 mg) administered orally once daily
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* idiopathic Parkinson's disease. * eligible to Azilect® treatment as per Canadian product monograph
Exclusion criteria
* exclusion (e.g. drug-drug interactions, contraindications, warnings and precautions) based on the Canadian product monograph. * investigational drug within 30 days prior to study * use of Azilect® or selegiline within 60 days prior to study * significant medical condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline to end of the study in sleep disturbances as measured with the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS). | 2 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline to end of the study in daytime sleepiness as measured with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). | 2 months |