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Testing IRL757 for apathy in Parkinson's disease

PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)ApathySafety

Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.

This trial tests a new drug called IRL757 to see if it is safe and helps with apathy (loss of motivation or interest) in people with Parkinson's disease. You need to have at least moderate apathy and a caregiver who can come to visits with you.

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Phase
Phase 1/Phase 2
Enrollment
75 people
Ages
50 years to 90 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You are between 50 and 90 years old with Parkinson's disease.
  • You have had apathy (like less interest, less motivation, or less emotion) for at least 4 weeks that is clearly different from your usual self.
  • You score at least 20 on a thinking and memory test (MoCA).
  • You have a caregiver who spends over 10 hours a week with you and can come to study visits.
  • Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for at least 1 month and can stay stable during the trial.

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