Trial Outcomes & Findings for Ophthalmologic Safety Study of Pramipexole Immediate Release (IR) Versus Ropinirole in Early Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients (NCT NCT00144300)

NCT ID: NCT00144300

Last Updated: 2014-03-14

Results Overview

Expert panel of ophthalmologists assessed retinal deterioration by a review of the components of the comprehensive ophthalmology assessments

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

246 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

up to 2 years

Results posted on

2014-03-14

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Pramipexole
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Overall Study
STARTED
121
125
Overall Study
COMPLETED
92
97
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
29
28

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Pramipexole
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Overall Study
Adverse Event
18
16
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
3
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
3
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
6
6
Overall Study
Other reason (not specified)
1
3

Baseline Characteristics

Ophthalmologic Safety Study of Pramipexole Immediate Release (IR) Versus Ropinirole in Early Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Total
n=246 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
57.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=93 Participants
59.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7 • n=4 Participants
58.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.0 • n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
< 50 years
23 Participants
n=93 Participants
17 Participants
n=4 Participants
40 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
50 to < 65 years
71 Participants
n=93 Participants
74 Participants
n=4 Participants
145 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
65 to < 75 years
21 Participants
n=93 Participants
30 Participants
n=4 Participants
51 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
>= 75 years
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
10 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
42 Participants
n=93 Participants
47 Participants
n=4 Participants
89 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
79 Participants
n=93 Participants
78 Participants
n=4 Participants
157 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
7 Participants
n=93 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
10 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
113 Participants
n=93 Participants
121 Participants
n=4 Participants
234 Participants
n=27 Participants
Height
171.3 centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2 • n=93 Participants
171.6 centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.4 • n=4 Participants
171.5 centimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9 • n=27 Participants
Weight
81.32 kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.64 • n=93 Participants
82.80 kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.39 • n=4 Participants
82.07 kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.00 • n=27 Participants
Duration of Parkinson's disease diagnosis
0.97 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.15 • n=93 Participants
1.29 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.70 • n=4 Participants
1.13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.46 • n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 0
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 1
28 Participants
n=93 Participants
23 Participants
n=4 Participants
51 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 1.5
11 Participants
n=93 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
30 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 2
71 Participants
n=93 Participants
71 Participants
n=4 Participants
142 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 2.5
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
13 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 3
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
10 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 4
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr stage
Stage 5
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Alcohol history
Does not drink
46 Participants
n=93 Participants
49 Participants
n=4 Participants
95 Participants
n=27 Participants
Alcohol history
Has an average consumption
75 Participants
n=93 Participants
76 Participants
n=4 Participants
151 Participants
n=27 Participants
Alcohol history
Fulfills criteria for Abuse/Dependence
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 2 years

Population: FAS LOCF - full analysis set with last observation carry forward

Expert panel of ophthalmologists assessed retinal deterioration by a review of the components of the comprehensive ophthalmology assessments

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=115 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=119 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 2 Years on Drug
Have retinal deterioration
34 Participants
33 Participants
Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 2 Years on Drug
Have no retinal deterioration
81 Participants
86 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 1 years

Population: FAS LOCF - full analysis set with last observation carry forward

Expert panel of ophthalmologists assessed retinal deterioration by a review of the components of the comprehensive ophthalmology assessments

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=115 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=119 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 1 Year on Drug
Have retinal deterioration
28 Participants
21 Participants
Expert Panel Overall Assessment Following 1 Year on Drug
Have no retinal deterioration
87 Participants
98 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: TS - treated set

This scale is an investigator-completed assessment of the degree of complications arising from Parkinson's disease. The scale ranges from 0 (No signs) to 5 (Bedridden)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 0
0 Participants
0
0 Participants
0
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 1
28 Participants
23 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 1.5
11 Participants
19 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 2
71 Participants
71 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 2.5
8 Participants
5 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 3
3 Participants
7 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 4
0 Participants
0 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at Baseline
Stage 5
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

This scale is an investigator-completed assessment of the degree of complications arising from Parkinson's disease. The scale ranges from 0 (No signs) to 5 (Bedridden)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 0
1 Participants
1
1 Participants
1
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 1
33 Participants
22 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 1.5
9 Participants
16 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 2
70 Participants
72 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 2.5
8 Participants
8 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 3
0 Participants
6 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 4
0 Participants
0 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 1 Year
Stage 5
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 2 years

Population: TS - treated set

This scale is an investigator-completed assessment of the degree of complications arising from Parkinson's disease. The scale ranges from 0 (No signs) to 5 (Bedridden)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 1.5
6 Participants
12 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 0
1 Participants
1
0 Participants
0
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 1
27 Participants
23 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 2
74 Participants
73 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 2.5
10 Participants
10 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 3
3 Participants
7 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 4
0 Participants
0 Participants
Hoehn and Yahr Scale at 2 Years
Stage 5
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: TS - treated set

Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Total Score at Baseline
8.0 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.8
9.5 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Total Score at 1 Year
7.0 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.3
8.4 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 1 Year
-1.1 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.4
-1.1 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: TS - treated set

Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Total Score at 2 Years
8.4 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.6
9.3 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 2 year

Population: TS - treated set

Part II of the UPDRS collected retrospective information on patient functioning in various activities of daily living. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part II, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 2 Years
0.4 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.7
-0.2 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: TS - treated set

Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Total Score at Baseline
20.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.3
22.4 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Total Score at 1 Year
17.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.3
19.8 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 1 Year
-3.0 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.2
-2.6 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: TS - treated set

Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Total Score at 2 Years
19.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.9
20.9 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 2 year

Population: TS - treated set

Part III of the UPDRS contained the clinician-scored motor evaluation. Individual items scored from 0 (Normal) to 4 (Extreme dysfunction). The total score ranged from 0 to 56.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Part III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 2 Years
-1.0 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.9
-1.5 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: TS - treated set

This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Total Score at Baseline
28.8 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.6
31.9 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Total Score at 1 Year
24.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.8
28.2 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 year

Population: TS - treated set

This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 1 Year
-4.1 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.9
-3.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: TS - treated set

This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Total Score at 2 Years
28.1 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.9
30.2 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 2 year

Population: TS - treated set

This is the sum of Part II and Part III of the UPDRS. The total score ranged from 0 (Normal) to 108 (Extreme dysfunction).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parts II and III, Change From Baseline in Total Score at 2 Years
-0.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.1
-1.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Screen (Baseline) and final visit (24 months)

Population: TSlab - treated set with non-missing laboratory evaluations

Clinical relevant abnormalities for clinical laboratory evaluations Biochemistry and Haematology) and Vital Signs. New abnormal findings or worsening of baseline conditions were reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole
n=109 Participants
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=110 Participants
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs
Haematocrit - Decrease
1 participants
2 participants
Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs
Haemoglobin - Decrease
8 participants
5 participants
Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs
Eosinophils - Increase
4 participants
0 participants
Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs
Phosphate - Decrease
0 participants
2 participants
Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs
Calcium - Increase
1 participants
0 participants
Clinical Abnormal Findings: Clinical Laboratory Evaluations (Biochemistry and Haematology)and Vital Signs
Glucose - Decrease
4 participants
0 participants

Adverse Events

Pramipexole

Serious events: 22 serious events
Other events: 97 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Ropinirole

Serious events: 21 serious events
Other events: 101 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 participants at risk
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 participants at risk
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Cystocele
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Endometrial hyperplasia
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Hyperthecosis
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatomegaly
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Uterine haemorrhage
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Uterine polyp
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Vascular disorders
Thrombosis
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Haemorrhagic anaemia
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Cardiac disorders
Bradycardia
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure congestive
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery occlusion
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
1.6%
2/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain lower
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis ischaemic
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Rectal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
General disorders
Chest discomfort
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
1.6%
2/125 • up to 24 months
Hepatobiliary disorders
Biliary colic
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Hepatobiliary disorders
Biliary dyskinesia
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Immune system disorders
Hypersensitivity
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Infections and infestations
Enterocolitis infectious
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur fracture
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hand fracture
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip fracture
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incisional hernia
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Jaw fracture
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Lower limb fracture
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural haemorrhage
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Pubis fracture
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Rib fracture
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Road traffic accident
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
1.6%
2/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Stab wound
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tibia fracture
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Fluid overload
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthritis
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Groin pain
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Lumbar spinal stenosis
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
1.6%
2/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Basal cell carcinoma
4.1%
5/121 • up to 24 months
1.6%
2/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant melanoma
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant melanoma in situ
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Ovarian granulosa-theca cell tumour
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Small cell lung cancer stage unspecified
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
1.6%
2/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Transitional cell carcinoma
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Uterine leiomyoma
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Brain mass
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Loss of consciousness
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Transient global amnesia
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Delirium
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Delusion
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Hallucination, visual
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Psychotic disorder
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
0.00%
0/125 • up to 24 months
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary incontinence
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
0.80%
1/125 • up to 24 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Pramipexole
n=121 participants at risk
Flexible: 0.125 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Ropinirole
n=125 participants at risk
Flexible: 0.25 mg 3 times daily up to maximum tolerated
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
5.8%
7/121 • up to 24 months
3.2%
4/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
2.5%
3/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
14.9%
18/121 • up to 24 months
20.8%
26/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
5.0%
6/121 • up to 24 months
7.2%
9/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
3.3%
4/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
3.3%
4/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
0.83%
1/121 • up to 24 months
6.4%
8/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
25.6%
31/121 • up to 24 months
47.2%
59/125 • up to 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
2.5%
3/121 • up to 24 months
9.6%
12/125 • up to 24 months
General disorders
Chest pain
5.0%
6/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
General disorders
Fatigue
22.3%
27/121 • up to 24 months
20.0%
25/125 • up to 24 months
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
18.2%
22/121 • up to 24 months
14.4%
18/125 • up to 24 months
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
14.0%
17/121 • up to 24 months
12.8%
16/125 • up to 24 months
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
4.1%
5/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
9.9%
12/121 • up to 24 months
10.4%
13/125 • up to 24 months
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
5.8%
7/121 • up to 24 months
3.2%
4/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
7.4%
9/121 • up to 24 months
9.6%
12/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
14.0%
17/121 • up to 24 months
7.2%
9/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
5.8%
7/121 • up to 24 months
7.2%
9/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain
2.5%
3/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
1.7%
2/121 • up to 24 months
6.4%
8/125 • up to 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
9.9%
12/121 • up to 24 months
10.4%
13/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
22.3%
27/121 • up to 24 months
28.0%
35/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness postural
7.4%
9/121 • up to 24 months
7.2%
9/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Headache
12.4%
15/121 • up to 24 months
21.6%
27/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Hypoaesthesia
4.1%
5/121 • up to 24 months
7.2%
9/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
0.00%
0/121 • up to 24 months
8.0%
10/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
43.8%
53/121 • up to 24 months
56.8%
71/125 • up to 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Sudden onset of sleep
9.1%
11/121 • up to 24 months
12.8%
16/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Abnormal dreams
6.6%
8/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
8.3%
10/121 • up to 24 months
11.2%
14/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
6.6%
8/121 • up to 24 months
12.0%
15/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
15.7%
19/121 • up to 24 months
21.6%
27/125 • up to 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Sleep disorder
7.4%
9/121 • up to 24 months
8.0%
10/125 • up to 24 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Erectile dysfunction
5.8%
7/121 • up to 24 months
3.2%
4/125 • up to 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
6.6%
8/121 • up to 24 months
5.6%
7/125 • up to 24 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
5.0%
6/121 • up to 24 months
8.0%
10/125 • up to 24 months
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
7.4%
9/121 • up to 24 months
8.0%
10/125 • up to 24 months
Vascular disorders
Orthostatic hypotension
8.3%
10/121 • up to 24 months
11.2%
14/125 • up to 24 months

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