A Phase 2 interventional study of Mesdopetam (IRL790) in Parkinson Disease, sponsored by Integrative Research Laboratories AB. Completed at 20 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 79 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-03-31.
Sponsored by Integrative Research Laboratories AB · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 246 studies in Parkinson Disease with a site in United Kingdom — 55 open to participants now, 66 under way, 5 of them phase 3. Parkinson Disease · United Kingdom.
Among the 246 studies in Parkinson Disease with a site in United Kingdom, this one is the 93rd largest by enrollment of the 183 interventional ones, is one of 13 that started in 2018, is one of 41 in phase 2, and was the 104th registered.
4,573 studies on the registry are indexed under Parkinson Disease; 1,086 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 75 is above the median of 40 across 3,353 interventional studies indexed under Parkinson Disease.
Browse Parkinson Disease studies →55 of the 246 studies in Parkinson Disease with a site in United Kingdom are open now, in 12 countries. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 748 Parkinson Disease studies recruiting now, 311 (42%) set no upper age limit and 127 (17%) stop at 75 or younger; 63 take children under 18; 189 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years to 79 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
The full table on the hub →246 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 1999; this study’s year is marked. 13 started in 2018.
Median enrollment 80 across the 183 interventional studies, 100 across the 62 observational. Of the 152 that completed or were terminated, 45 (30%) have results posted.
122 of 246 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Integrative Research Laboratories AB is the lead sponsor of 7 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.
Integrative Research Laboratories AB has 5 studies filed under Parkinson Disease — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
16 of the studies in Parkinson Disease with a site in United Kingdom that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07821151University of ExeterThe Effect of Beechband on Parkinson's Symptoms | 2026-11-10 |
| NCT05986643University of LeicesterBrain Training to Improve Balance in Parkinson's Disease | 2026-12 |
| NCT05635409Region SkaneA Trial to Determine the Safety and Tolerability of Transplanted Stem Cell Derived Dopamine Neurons to the Brains of Individuals With Parkinson's Disease | 2027-01 |
| NCT02760108University College, LondonParkinson's Families Project | 2027-01 |
| NCT07882108Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustGinger-PD: Ginger as a Modifier of Ghrelin Levels and Gut Function in Parkinson's Disease | 2027-03-01 |
Among the 246 studies in Parkinson Disease with a site in United Kingdom, from their registry updates:
Mesdopetam (IRL790) is an experimental small molecule compound with psychomotor stabilizing properties. The primary target is the dopamine D3 receptor, a target implicated in the generation of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a side-effect frequently occurring with long-term levodopa treatment in patients with Parkinson's disease. In experimental animals mesdopetam potently reduced levodopa-induced involuntary movement without impairing the antiparkinsonian effect of levodopa.
The primary purpose of the trial is to investigate whether mesdopetam given as adjunctive treatment can reduce levodopa induced dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson's disease. The trial will also help to establish the most optimal dosing of the compound.
METHODOLOGY:
This is a multicentre study where 74 patients with Parkinson's disease exhibiting levodopa induced dyskinesia will be randomised to receive study drug or placebo. Thirty seven patients will be randomised to mesdopetam and 37 patients to placebo (1:1 randomisation).
Patients will be screened for eligibility according to inclusion/exclusion criteria within four weeks of initiation of study treatment (Screening visit).
An outpatient study with the patients taking the study drug for four weeks at home. Mesdopetam will be taken twice daily (b.i.d.) as adjunctive treatment to the patients' regular and stable antiparkinsonian medication.
The first two weeks of treatment will allow for per patient titration of study medication to the highest tolerated predefined dose, after which patients will continue on this highest tolerated dose for an additional two weeks.
Changes in disease state and dyskinesia will be measured using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) and Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS); furthermore, patients will administer two 24-hour diaries on run-in and on the fourth week of dosing to assess daily movements.
Pharmacokinetic (PK) samples will be collected for the determination of concentrations of mesdopetam and its metabolites IRL902 and IRL872 in plasma. They will be collected before and after IMP administration at two visits.
A Follow-up Visit will be performed for all patients five to eight days after last administration of IMP.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Underlined terms in the criteria open these too. Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
A “mini-stroke”: temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by reduced blood flow to part of the brain, spinal cord or eye, without signs of a new stroke on a scan.
Stroke symptoms need emergency care at once, even if they go away.
Cancer that has spread from where it began to other parts of the body. “Metastatic” cancer is cancer that has spread this way.
Short tests of memory and thinking, each scored out of 30. Lower scores suggest more difficulty; criteria give a range, either to include people with memory problems or to leave them out.
Judged by the study doctor to matter for your health or for the study. It is a doctor’s decision, so ask the study team if you are unsure whether something counts.
A recording of the heart’s electrical activity, taken with stickers on the chest, arms and legs. It takes a few minutes and does not hurt.
An allergy, or another reaction of the immune system, to a substance. “Hypersensitivity to the study drug” means a known allergic reaction to it — not every side effect a medicine can have.
Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.
Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.
Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
TIA (transient ischaemic attack)
A “mini-stroke”: temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by reduced blood flow to part of the brain, spinal cord or eye, without signs of a new stroke on a scan.
Stroke symptoms need emergency care at once, even if they go away.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Metastases
Cancer that has spread from where it began to other parts of the body. “Metastatic” cancer is cancer that has spread this way.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
MMSE and MoCA
Short tests of memory and thinking, each scored out of 30. Lower scores suggest more difficulty; criteria give a range, either to include people with memory problems or to leave them out.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Clinically significant
Judged by the study doctor to matter for your health or for the study. It is a doctor’s decision, so ask the study team if you are unsure whether something counts.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
ECG (electrocardiogram)
A recording of the heart’s electrical activity, taken with stickers on the chest, arms and legs. It takes a few minutes and does not hurt.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Hypersensitivity
An allergy, or another reaction of the immune system, to a substance. “Hypersensitivity to the study drug” means a known allergic reaction to it — not every side effect a medicine can have.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Contraception
Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.
Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Capsule 2.5 mg, oral administration
Drug: Mesdopetam (IRL790)
Identical capsule, oral administration
Drug: Mesdopetam (IRL790)
Mesdopetam (IRL790) capsule
Also known as: IRL790
Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS)
The change from baseline to day 28 of treatment (Visit 4) in the sum of the items comprising the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS). The Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) is administered to assess dyskinesia. The scoring range is 0-104, where higher score means more dyskinesia.
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part IV, Question 4.1 and 4.2
Change in MDS-UPDRS sum score of questions 4.1 (Time spent with dyskinesias) and 4.2 (Functional impact of dyskinesias) in part IV from baseline to visit 4. Minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 8. A higher score means more dyskinesia.
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS), Part II and III
Change in MDS-UPDRS sum score of parts II+III (Motor aspects of Experiences of Daily living + Motor Examination) from baseline to visit 4. Minimum value is 0 and maximum value is 124. Higher score mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Change in Daily Hours Spent in ON-time With Troublesome Dyskinesia as Assessed by 24-hour Patient Diaries
Change in ON-time with troublesome dyskinesia as assessed by patient completed 24-hour diaries, from run-in to visit 4. This is a self administered diary where patients assess their motor state every half hour during 24 hours. The different motor states assessed: ON, ON with troublesome dyskinesia, OFF and asleep.
Time frame: Run-in and 4 weeks
The study was conducted as an outpatient trial and patients were identified from 20 sites across two countries. The first patient was enrolled 13 April 2018 and the last past completed 12 June 2019.
| Milestone | Mesdopetam | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 39 | 36 |
| Completed | 37 | 35 |
| Not completed | 2 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Adverse event | 2 | 1 |
The change from baseline to day 28 of treatment (Visit 4) in the sum of the items comprising the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS). The Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) is administered to assess dyskinesia. The scoring range is 0-104, where higher score means more dyskinesia.
| score on a scale | Mesdopetam | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS) | -4.2 (-7.3 to -1.0) | -7.0 (-10.3 to -3.8) |
Change in MDS-UPDRS sum score of questions 4.1 (Time spent with dyskinesias) and 4.2 (Functional impact of dyskinesias) in part IV from baseline to visit 4. Minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 8. A higher score means more dyskinesia.
| score on a scale | Mesdopetam | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part IV, Question 4.1 and 4.2 | -1.3 (-1.8 to 0.8) | -0.6 (-1.1 to 0.1) |
Change in MDS-UPDRS sum score of parts II+III (Motor aspects of Experiences of Daily living + Motor Examination) from baseline to visit 4. Minimum value is 0 and maximum value is 124. Higher score mean a worse outcome.
| score on a scale | Mesdopetam | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS), Part II and III | -3.0 (-6.5 to 0.6) | -2.2 (-5.9 to 1.4) |
Change in ON-time with troublesome dyskinesia as assessed by patient completed 24-hour diaries, from run-in to visit 4. This is a self administered diary where patients assess their motor state every half hour during 24 hours. The different motor states assessed: ON, ON with troublesome dyskinesia, OFF and asleep.
| daily hours | Mesdopetam | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Daily Hours Spent in ON-time With Troublesome Dyskinesia as Assessed by 24-hour Patient Diaries | -3.3 (-4.3 to -2.4) | -1.7 (-2.8 to -0.7) |
Collected over 5 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesdopetam | 0/39 (0%) | 0/39 (0%) | 29/39 (74.4%) |
| Placebo | 0/36 (0%) | 0/36 (0%) | 28/36 (77.8%) |
| Event | Mesdopetam | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 2/39 | 9/36 |
| ParkinsonismNervous system disorders | 9/39 | 3/36 |
| HeadacheNervous system disorders | 5/39 | 5/36 |
| Freezing phenomenonNervous system disorders | 1/39 | 4/36 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 0/39 | 4/36 |
| DyskinesiaNervous system disorders | 4/39 | 2/36 |
| FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications | 4/39 | 3/36 |
| DizzinessNervous system disorders | 2/39 | 3/36 |
| Muscoloskeletal stiffnessMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 1/39 | 3/36 |
| Sleep disorderPsychiatric disorders | 3/39 | 2/36 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 65.5 ± 8.9 | 67.7 ± 7.7 | 66.6 ± 8.36 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| Male | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 | 74 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 38 | 35 | 73 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Body Mass Index(kg/m^2) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 26.6 ± 7.2 | 25.3 ± 4.2 | 26 ± 5.92 |
| Height(centimeters) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 166.7 ± 10.3 | 169 ± 9.4 | 168 ± 9.87 |
| Years with Parkinson's disease(years) | Mesdopetam | Placebo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10.7 ± 5.9 | 10.7 ± 4.3 | 10.7 ± 5.15 |
PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.
Plan to share: No
Ran from Apr 2018 to primary completion in Jun 2019, 14 months.
Results were first posted in Mar 2020, 9 months after primary completion.
Of 96 industry-sponsored phase 2 interventional studies under Parkinson Disease, half reached primary completion within 19 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 13 and three quarters within 33. This study's 14 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 201 studies reached it within 28 months; a quarter within 16 and three quarters within 44.
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Studies of the drug tested here: Mesdopetam
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