Entacapone

Summary: Alpha-synucleinopathies refer to age-related neurodegenerative and dementing disorders, characterized by the accumulation of alpha-synuclein in neurons and/or glia. The anatomical location of alpha-synuclein inclusions (Lewy Bodies) and the pattern of progressive neuronal death (e.g. caudal to rostral brainstem) give rise to distinct neurological phenotypes, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Mul...

Summary: This study is a Phase III multicentric randomized controlled trial with parallel group design and waiting list in patients that have an indication to undergo intestinal L-Dopa + entacapone (Lecigon®) under the existing indication criteria (according to SmPC (Fachinformation) Lecigon®). As primary endpoint, we will analyze the difference of the pre-interventional baseline and 6-month follow-up on t...

Summary: This observational, multicenter, case-control study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Entacapone combined with Madopar (levodopa/benserazide) in the treatment of early-stage Parkinson's disease (PD) among Chinese patients. The study will enroll patients diagnosed with PD according to the MDS criteria, aged 18-80, with modified Hoehn-Yahr stages 1-2.5, and who have not previously used Ent...

Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether speed-dependent measures of gait can be identified in patients with neurological conditions that affect gait, particularly in subjects with parkinsonian disorders.