24 Apr Parkinson’s Disease: Extended Release Levodopa Tested to Reduce Motor Fluctuations
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Espay
Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN
Professor of Neurology
Director and Endowed Chair
Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders
University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: This study was meant to address the gap that current oral levodopa formulations do not suffice to lessen motor fluctuations in people with Parkinson’s disease. IPX203 is a unique extended-release formulation of levodopa.
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings?
Response: IPX203 dosed at three daily doses was safe and extended the “on time” compared to five daily doses of standard levodopa.
MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?
Response: We have shown that such response is sustained for at least the 9 months of open-label extension data we are presenting.
MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a results of this study?
Response: Future research may test the value of using IPX203 earlier in the disease, even prior to the development of motor fluctuations.
Disclosures: I was a primary investigator for the IPX203 and have received compensation as scientific advisor from Amneal, the owner of IPX203.
Citation: AAN 2023 abstract
Long-term Safety and Efficacy of IPX203 in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Motor Fluctuations: A 9-Month Open-label Extension Trial
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