Intestinal Levodopa + Entacapone Therapy (Lecigon®) to Counteract Dopaminergic Desensitization and Neuropsychiatric Complications in Parkinson's Disease
University Hospital Tuebingen
150 participants
Oct 27, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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 the "hyperdopaminergic symptoms" corresponding to section 3 of the "Ardouin Behavioural Scale" hypothesizing on the superiority of LECIG therapy compared to best medical treatment.
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Interventions
intestinal L-Dopa + entacapone (Lecigon®)
Best oral medication
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NCT07151378