Trial Outcomes & Findings for Optimizing Protein Patterns for Skeletal Muscle Preservation and Sleep in the Medical Management of Parkinson Disease (NCT NCT05437640)

NCT ID: NCT05437640

Last Updated: 2025-06-15

Results Overview

Serum Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

12 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to 5 weeks

Results posted on

2025-06-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Protein Consistent Diet, Then Protein Redistribution Diet
PD participants first were randomized to follow the Protein Consistent Diet for 2 weeks. After a washout period of 2 weeks, they then followed by a Protein Redistribution Diet.
Protein Redistribution Diet, Then Protein Consistent Diet
PD participants first were randomized to follow a Protein Redistribution diet. After a washout period of 2 weeks, they then followed a Protein Consistent Diet.
First Intervention (2 Weeks)
STARTED
6
6
First Intervention (2 Weeks)
COMPLETED
6
6
First Intervention (2 Weeks)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Washout (1 Week)
STARTED
6
6
Washout (1 Week)
COMPLETED
5
6
Washout (1 Week)
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
Second Intervention (2 Weeks)
STARTED
5
6
Second Intervention (2 Weeks)
COMPLETED
5
6
Second Intervention (2 Weeks)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Protein Consistent Diet, Then Protein Redistribution Diet
PD participants first were randomized to follow the Protein Consistent Diet for 2 weeks. After a washout period of 2 weeks, they then followed by a Protein Redistribution Diet.
Protein Redistribution Diet, Then Protein Consistent Diet
PD participants first were randomized to follow a Protein Redistribution diet. After a washout period of 2 weeks, they then followed a Protein Consistent Diet.
Washout (1 Week)
Adverse Event
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Optimizing Protein Patterns for Skeletal Muscle Preservation and Sleep in the Medical Management of Parkinson Disease

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Total Participants
n=11 Participants
All participants were scheduled to follow both dietary interventions. One participant withdrew during the washout phase. Enrolled n=12, final n=11
Age, Continuous
65 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks

Serum Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks

Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks

Handgrip strength assessed via digital dynamometer

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks

Sleep efficiency assessed via actigraphy

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks

Motor symptoms assessed via the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part II. Part II ranges from 0-52 with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Protein Redistribution Diet
n=11 Participants
PD participants may first be randomized to follow the Protein Redistribution Diet followed by the Protein Consistent Diet. Protein Redistribution Diet: PD participants will be instructed by a Registered Dietitian to consume 10 grams or less of protein until their evening meal. They will then consume a high protein evening meal to meet their protein needs. They will receive one-on-one education and supportive materials to follow diet plan.
Protein Consistent Diet
n=12 Participants
PD participants may first be randomized to follow the Protein Consistent Diet followed by the Protein Redistribution Diet. Protein Consistent Diet: PD participants will be instructed by a Registered Dietitian to consume 20-30 grams of protein per meal. They will receive one-on-one education and supportive materials to follow diet plan.
Change in Motor Symptoms
Baseline
11.27 Score
Standard Deviation 5.57
9.58 Score
Standard Deviation 7.75
Change in Motor Symptoms
Post-Diet
9.45 Score
Standard Deviation 5.97
9.42 Score
Standard Deviation 4.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks

Physical activity assessed via actigraphy

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 weeks. Total score ranges from 0-260 with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity.

Parkinson-related symptoms assessed by total MDS-UPDRS score

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Protein Redistribution Diet
n=11 Participants
PD participants may first be randomized to follow the Protein Redistribution Diet followed by the Protein Consistent Diet. Protein Redistribution Diet: PD participants will be instructed by a Registered Dietitian to consume 10 grams or less of protein until their evening meal. They will then consume a high protein evening meal to meet their protein needs. They will receive one-on-one education and supportive materials to follow diet plan.
Protein Consistent Diet
n=12 Participants
PD participants may first be randomized to follow the Protein Consistent Diet followed by the Protein Redistribution Diet. Protein Consistent Diet: PD participants will be instructed by a Registered Dietitian to consume 20-30 grams of protein per meal. They will receive one-on-one education and supportive materials to follow diet plan.
Change in Total Parkinson Symptoms
Post-Diet
47.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.15
48.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.52
Change in Total Parkinson Symptoms
Baseline
52.09 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.92
51.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.04

Adverse Events

Protein Consistent Diet

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Protein Redistribution Diet

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Protein Consistent Diet
n=12 participants at risk
PD participants will be instructed by a Registered Dietitian to consume 20-30 grams of protein per meal. They will receive one-on-one education and supportive materials to follow diet plan. One participant withdrew during the washout phase after completing the Protein Consistent Diet.
Protein Redistribution Diet
n=12 participants at risk
PD participants will be instructed by a Registered Dietitian to consume 10 grams or less of protein until their evening meal. They will then consume a high protein evening meal to meet their protein needs. They will receive one-on-one education and supportive materials to follow diet plan. No participants experienced adverse events in PRD phase.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary edema
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event information was assessed during the study period (5 weeks)
0.00%
0/12 • Adverse event information was assessed during the study period (5 weeks)
General disorders
Migraines
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event information was assessed during the study period (5 weeks)
0.00%
0/12 • Adverse event information was assessed during the study period (5 weeks)

Additional Information

Dr. Christine Ferguson

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Phone: 205-934-7773

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place