Trial Outcomes & Findings for The SUSTAIN Study Compares the Effects of Sustained and Immediate-release Pramipexole on the noctUrnal Symptoms of paTients With Advanced ParkInsoN's Disease Who Also Take L-Dopa (NCT NCT03521635)

NCT ID: NCT03521635

Last Updated: 2021-02-16

Results Overview

Parkinson's disease Sleep Scale 2nd version (PDSS-2) consists of 15 questions about various sleep and nocturnal disturbances which are to be rated by the patients using one of five categories, from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). Patients were asked to rate the severity of each question based on their experience during the past week (7 days) from 0 (Never) to 4 (Very often, that meant 6 to 7 days a week). PDSS-2 total score ranges from 0 (no disturbance) to 60 (maximum nocturnal disturbance).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

98 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and Week 18

Results posted on

2021-02-16

Participant Flow

This 2-stage open-label, randomised, active controlled parallel group study compared the efficacy and safety of Pramipexole Sustained Release versus Immediate Release administered orally over an 18-week treatment on nocturnal symptoms in patients on Levodopa combined with a Dopa-Decarboxylase-inhibitor with advanced Parkinson's disease.

All subjects were screened for eligibility prior to participation in the trial. Subjects attended a specialist site which ensured that they (the subjects) strictly met all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria. Subjects were not to be allocated to a treatment group if any of the entry criteria were violated.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Overall Study
STARTED
49
49
Overall Study
COMPLETED
45
43
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
1
Overall Study
Refused to complete study visit
1
0
Overall Study
Refused to continue trial medication
2
2
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
1
Overall Study
Meet exclusion criteria
0
1
Overall Study
Patient not taken study medicine
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

The SUSTAIN Study Compares the Effects of Sustained and Immediate-release Pramipexole on the noctUrnal Symptoms of paTients With Advanced ParkInsoN's Disease Who Also Take L-Dopa

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=49 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=49 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Total
n=98 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
61.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.80 • n=5 Participants
60.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.83 • n=7 Participants
61.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.82 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=7 Participants
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
59 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
49 Participants
n=5 Participants
49 Participants
n=7 Participants
98 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
49 Participants
n=5 Participants
49 Participants
n=7 Participants
98 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Parkinson's disease Sleep Scale 2nd version (PDSS-2) total score
27.8 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.45 • n=5 Participants
29.2 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.53 • n=7 Participants
28.5 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.56 • n=5 Participants
Parkinson's disease Questionnaire (PDQ) -8 score
11.3 Score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.83 • n=5 Participants
10.5 Score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.99 • n=7 Participants
10.9 Score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.90 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

Parkinson's disease Sleep Scale 2nd version (PDSS-2) consists of 15 questions about various sleep and nocturnal disturbances which are to be rated by the patients using one of five categories, from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). Patients were asked to rate the severity of each question based on their experience during the past week (7 days) from 0 (Never) to 4 (Very often, that meant 6 to 7 days a week). PDSS-2 total score ranges from 0 (no disturbance) to 60 (maximum nocturnal disturbance).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Change From Baseline to Week 18 in Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale 2nd Version (PDSS-2) Total Score
-13.7 Score on a scale
Standard Error 1.16
-14.4 Score on a scale
Standard Error 1.20

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The Nocturnal Hypokinesia Questionnaire (NHQ) is designed to assess hypokinesia symptoms in night in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, composed of two sections. Section 1 is assessed by PD patients with 10 one-point items evaluating "turning over in bed", "getting out of bed", "parkinsonian motor symptoms", and "others". Section 2 is assessed by spouses or caregivers who are with the patients during the night with 10 one-point items evaluating the same aspects as Section 1. The score for each section is by summing up points from the items in the respective section. Score of each of the two Sections is from 0 to 10, with a higher score indicating worse symptoms. The score was reported by section: Section 1 by patients, Section 2 by caregivers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Nocturnal Hypokinesia Questionnaire (NHQ) Score (Change From Baseline)
By patients (Section 1)
-1.9 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.35
-1.7 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.36
Nocturnal Hypokinesia Questionnaire (NHQ) Score (Change From Baseline)
By caregivers (Section 2)
-1.4 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.61
-0.6 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

SCOPA-Sleep score is composed of three parts: a night-time scale (5 item scale with 4 Response Options (0-not at all to 3-very much) addressing night time disturbances. Total night-time scale score runs from 0 to 15, with a higher score indicating more severe problems, a single-item about perceived quality of nocturnal sleep (7-point scale ranging from slept very well to slept very badly.), and a daytime sleepiness scale (6 items with 4 Response options, from 0 (never) to 3 (often), and a maximum total score of 18.).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Scale for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease (SCOPA)-Sleep Score (Change From Baseline)
Night-time sleep score
-3.8 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.46
-3.2 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.47
Scale for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease (SCOPA)-Sleep Score (Change From Baseline)
Overall night sleep score
-1.9 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
-1.6 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.21
Scale for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease (SCOPA)-Sleep Score (Change From Baseline)
Daytime sleepiness score
-1.4 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.34
-0.9 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.35

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The EMO is measured by the question of "do you feel like your bodily movements are poor when you wake up?" Patients answered this question according to the frequency during the previous one week by scoring from 0 ("never") to 4 ("very often" or "6 to 7 days a week").

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Early Morning Off (EMO) Score (Change From Baseline)
-1.8 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.18
-1.5 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

Parkinson's disease Sleep Scale 2nd version (PDSS-2) consists of 15 questions about various sleep and nocturnal disturbances which are to be rated by the patients using one of five categories, from 0 (never) to 4 (very often) based on their experience during the past week. PDSS-2 total score ranges from 0 (no disturbance) to 60 (maximum nocturnal disturbance). The PDSS-2 total score less \< 18 were compared between groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Responder Rate for Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale 2nd Version (PDSS-2) Total Score<18
73.3 Percentage of participants
Interval 58.1 to 85.4
72.1 Percentage of participants
Interval 56.3 to 84.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The responder of EMO is the patient with an improvement of at least 1 comparing to his/her baseline condition. The EMO is measured by the question of "do you feel like your bodily movements are poor when you wake up?" Patients answered this question according to the frequency during the previous one week by scoring from 0 ("never") to 4 ("very often" or "6 to 7 days a week").

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Responder Rate for Early Morning Off (EMO) Score
86.7 Percentage of participants
Interval 73.2 to 94.9
76.7 Percentage of participants
Interval 61.4 to 88.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The PDQ-8 is a self-reported questionnaire consisting of 8 questions regarding the subject's disease symptoms. The total score summed up the items together and transformed onto a score from 0 (never have problems/issues) to 100 (always have problems or cannot do at all).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
The Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ)-8 Score (Change From Baseline)
-4.1 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.60
-3.5 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.62

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The responder of CGI-I is the patient rated of any improvement (1 = Very much better, 2 = Much better, or 3 = A little better). The CGI-I was rated (from 1: very much improved, to 7: very much worse) by the same evaluator to assess the overall status of Parkinson's disease.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Responder Rate for Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I)
95.6 Percentage of participants
Interval 84.9 to 99.5
86.0 Percentage of participants
Interval 72.1 to 94.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The responder of PGI-I is the patient rated of any improvement (1 = Very much better, 2 = Much better, or 3 = A little better). The PGI-I scale is a patient-rated instrument (from 1: very much better, to 7: very much worse) which was used to measure the improvement of the patient's Parkinson disease symptoms throughout the study.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Responder Rate for Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I)
95.6 Percentage of participants
Interval 84.9 to 99.5
86.0 Percentage of participants
Interval 72.1 to 94.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 18

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) was defined as all patients who were randomised to treatment and received at least one dose of study drug and providing a baseline and at least one PDSS-2 total score measurement in maintenance period.

The ESS is a patient-rated scale about how likely one is to fall asleep during situations of passive and inconsequential to active. The total score ranges from 0-24 where higher values indicate greater daytime sleepiness.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=45 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=43 Participants
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) Score (Change From Baseline)
-2.4 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.54
-2.6 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.56

Adverse Events

Pramipexole Sustained Release

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Pramipexole Immediate Release

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=49 participants at risk
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=49 participants at risk
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mechanical ileus
0.00%
0/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
2.0%
1/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
0.00%
0/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
2.0%
1/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.00%
0/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
2.0%
1/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femoral neck fracture
0.00%
0/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
2.0%
1/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Pramipexole Sustained Release
n=49 participants at risk
Tablets of Pramipexole sustained release (SR) with unit strength of 0.375 milligram (mg) and 0.75 mg were administered orally once daily at 7-9 pm before bedtime to achieve daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole SR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Pramipexole Immediate Release
n=49 participants at risk
Tablets of Pramipexole immediate release (IR) with unit strength of 0.25 milligram (mg) and 1.0 mg were administered in equally divided doses three times per day to achieve a total daily dose of 0.375 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 2.25 mg, 3.0 mg, 3.75 mg, or 4.5 mg, the third dose at 7-9 pm before bedtime for a treatment period of 18 weeks. The dose of Pramipexole IR was titrated to an optimised level, to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect without intolerable side effects.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
6.1%
3/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
6.1%
3/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Dyskinesia
2.0%
1/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
6.1%
3/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
2.0%
1/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.
6.1%
3/49 • From randomisation through end of treatment until end of follow up visit, up to 18 weeks + 2 days.
Treated set (TS) was defined as all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have at least one dose of investigational treatment.

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