Test fexofenadine for motor improvement

Trial ID
NCT06785298
Official Title
Clinical Study to Evaluate the Possible Efficacy and Safety of Fexofenadine in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Treated With Conventional Treatment
Goal
Test fexofenadine for motor improvement
Phase
PHASE2, PHASE3
Status
RECRUITING
Sponsor
Tanta University
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46 participants
Conditions
Parkinson Disease
Interventions
Levodopa/carbidopa, Fexofenadine

Plain-Language Summary

The goal is to see whether adding fexofenadine to standard levodopa/carbidopa can safely improve Parkinson's symptoms or the overall response to dopamine replacement, while checking for side effects. Fexofenadine is an oral, non-sedating H1 antihistamine that blocks peripheral histamine receptors and has minimal brain penetration, so the trial is testing whether blocking histamine signaling outside the brain changes motor or non-motor symptoms, affects levodopa-related effects, or reduces inflammation without causing sedation or drug interactions. They're enrolling men and women age 50 to 70 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 4 who are already on dopamine replacement, excluding people with atypical parkinsonism, significant liver, kidney, or heart problems, pregnancy or breastfeeding, substance abuse, or known allergy to the medications.

Locations

  • Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this trial testing?
This trial is studying Levodopa/carbidopa. The goal is to see whether adding fexofenadine to standard levodopa/carbidopa can safely improve Parkinson's symptoms or the overall response to dopamine replacement, while checking for side effects. Fexofenadine is an oral, non-sedating H1 antihistamine that blocks peripheral histamine receptors and has minimal brain penetration, so the trial is testing whether blocking histamine signaling outside the brain changes motor or non-motor symptoms, affects levodopa-related effects, or reduces inflammation without causing sedation or drug interactions. They're enrolling men and women age 50 to 70 with Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 4 who are already on dopamine replacement, excluding people with atypical parkinsonism, significant liver, kidney, or heart problems, pregnancy or breastfeeding, substance abuse, or known allergy to the medications.
Who can participate?
Participants must be between 50 Years and 70 Years.
Where is this trial located?
This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
How long does the trial last?
This Phase 2/Phase 3 trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years.

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