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Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) With R(+) Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Monohydrate at 60 mg/Day

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00596115
Expanded Access Status : Temporarily not available
First Posted : January 16, 2008
Last Update Posted : July 25, 2012
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
University of Pittsburgh
University of Nebraska
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Bennett, James P., Jr., M.D., Ph.D.

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
R(+) pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate [R(+)PPX], an experimental neuroprotective drug, is provided in this open label extension study to ALS patients who have participated in earlier clinical protocols.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Drug: R(+) pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

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Study Type : Expanded Access
Official Title: Open Label Extension for Treating ALS With R(+) Pramipexole at 60 Milligrams Per Day

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Intervention Details:
  • Drug: R(+) pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
    20 mg tid per day orally
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Ages Eligible for Study:   30 Years to 80 Years   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Definite diagnosis of ALS

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No prior participation in R(+)PPX clinical studies
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Responsible Party: Bennett, James P., Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00596115    
Other Study ID Numbers: 12316
First Posted: January 16, 2008    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: July 25, 2012
Last Verified: July 2012
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Motor Neuron Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Sclerosis
Pathologic Processes
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Spinal Cord Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
TDP-43 Proteinopathies
Proteostasis Deficiencies
 Metabolic Diseases
Pramipexole
Antioxidants
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antiparkinson Agents
Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
Dopamine Agonists
Dopamine Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents