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Caixeta L, Caixeta VDM, Nogueira YL, Aversi-Ferreira TA. Pharmacological interventions in corticobasal degeneration: a review. Dement Neuropsychol 2020; 14:243-247. [PMID: 32973978 PMCID: PMC7500816 DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642020dn14-030006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a sporadic tauopathy that presents with a
varied combination of motor, cognitive, and behavioral features, making its
diagnosis difficult. CBD has high morbidity and poor prognosis, with no
effective therapy at present. We searched the PubMed/MEDLINE database for
articles published from 1990 to 2019, using the keywords “corticobasal
degeneration” AND “treatment.” The PRISMA method was adopted. Retrieved articles
were characterized as having one of two methodological approaches: (1) studies
aimed at primary tauopathy treatment and (2) symptomatic management. Review
articles (based on CBD expert groups), case reports, case series, and pilot
clinical trials were selected. Few attempts have been made to study drug options
and drug efficacy in CBD systematically, and an effective treatment is not yet
available. Treatment is symptomatic and based on similarity with other diseases
due to the scarcity of studies specifically addressing CBD. CBD seems not to
spark interest in more clinical trials for its low prevalence and reliability in
clinical diagnosis.
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- Leonardo Caixeta
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Goiás - Goiânia, GO, Brazil.,Dementia Outpatient Clinic, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás - Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Goiás - Goiânia, GO, Brazil.,Dementia Outpatient Clinic, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás - Goiânia, GO, Brazil.,ASMIGO Hospital, Neuropsychology Research Center - Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomathematics and Physical Anthropology, Department of Structural Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - Alfenas, Brazil
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Boxer AL, Gold M, Feldman H, Boeve BF, Dickinson SLJ, Fillit H, Ho C, Paul R, Pearlman R, Sutherland M, Verma A, Arneric SP, Alexander BM, Dickerson BC, Dorsey ER, Grossman M, Huey ED, Irizarry MC, Marks WJ, Masellis M, McFarland F, Niehoff D, Onyike CU, Paganoni S, Panzara MA, Rockwood K, Rohrer JD, Rosen H, Schuck RN, Soares HD, Tatton N. New directions in clinical trials for frontotemporal lobar degeneration: Methods and outcome measures. Alzheimers Dement 2020; 16:131-143. [PMID: 31668596 PMCID: PMC6949386 DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2019.06.4956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) is the most common form of dementia for those under 60 years of age. Increasing numbers of therapeutics targeting FTLD syndromes are being developed. METHODS In March 2018, the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration convened the Frontotemporal Degeneration Study Group meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss advances in the clinical science of FTLD. RESULTS Challenges exist for conducting clinical trials in FTLD. Two of the greatest challenges are (1) the heterogeneity of FTLD syndromes leading to difficulties in efficiently measuring treatment effects and (2) the rarity of FTLD disorders leading to recruitment challenges. DISCUSSION New personalized endpoints that are clinically meaningful to individuals and their families should be developed. Personalized approaches to analyzing MRI data, development of new fluid biomarkers and wearable technologies will help to improve the power to detect treatment effects in FTLD clinical trials and enable new, clinical trial designs, possibly leveraged from the experience of oncology trials. A computational visualization and analysis platform that can support novel analyses of combined clinical, genetic, imaging, biomarker data with other novel modalities will be critical to the success of these endeavors.
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- Adam L. Boxer
- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Denali Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA
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- Center for Health and Technology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, Columbia University, NY
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- Clinical Neurology, Verily Life Sciences, South San Francisco, CA
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- Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor, PA
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- Department Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Healey Center for ALS, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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- Dementia Research Centre, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Office of Clinical Pharmacology, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA, Silver Spring, MD
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- Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor, PA
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Tarolli CG, Zimmerman GA, Goldenthal S, Feldman B, Berk S, Siddiqi B, Kopil CM, Chowdhury S, Biglan KM, Dorsey ER, Adams JL. Video research visits for atypical parkinsonian syndromes among Fox Trial Finder participants. Neurol Clin Pract 2019. [PMID: 32190415 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000680 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Use of video research visits in neurologic conditions is rising, but their utility has not been assessed in atypical parkinsonian syndromes. We sought to evaluate the diagnostic concordance between video-based vs self-reported diagnoses of multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, dementia with Lewy bodies, and corticobasal syndrome. We also assessed patient satisfaction with video-based visits. Methods We conducted a study of video-based research visits in individuals with an atypical parkinsonian syndrome enrolled in The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Fox Trial Finder. Participants completed a recorded real-time video visit with a remote evaluator who was blinded to the participant's self-reported diagnosis. The investigator conducted a structured interview and performed standard assessments of motor function. Following the visit, the investigator selected the most likely diagnosis. The recorded visit was reviewed by a second blinded investigator who also selected the most likely diagnosis. We evaluated diagnostic concordance between the 2 independent investigators and assessed concordance between investigator consensus diagnosis and self-reported diagnosis using Cohen's kappa. We assessed participant satisfaction with a survey. Results We enrolled 45 individuals with atypical parkinsonian syndromes, and 44 completed the investigator-performed video assessment. We demonstrated excellent concordance in diagnosis between the investigators (κ = 0.83) and good reliability of self-reported diagnosis (κ = 0.73). More than 90% of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the convenience, comfort, and overall visit. Conclusions Video research visits are feasible and reliable in those with an atypical parkinsonian syndrome. These visits represent a promising option for reducing burden and extending the reach of clinical research to individuals with these rare and disabling conditions.
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- Christopher G Tarolli
- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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Tarolli CG, Zimmerman GA, Goldenthal S, Feldman B, Berk S, Siddiqi B, Kopil CM, Chowdhury S, Biglan KM, Dorsey ER, Adams JL. Video research visits for atypical parkinsonian syndromes among Fox Trial Finder participants. Neurol Clin Pract 2019; 10:7-14. [PMID: 32190415 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Background Use of video research visits in neurologic conditions is rising, but their utility has not been assessed in atypical parkinsonian syndromes. We sought to evaluate the diagnostic concordance between video-based vs self-reported diagnoses of multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, dementia with Lewy bodies, and corticobasal syndrome. We also assessed patient satisfaction with video-based visits. Methods We conducted a study of video-based research visits in individuals with an atypical parkinsonian syndrome enrolled in The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Fox Trial Finder. Participants completed a recorded real-time video visit with a remote evaluator who was blinded to the participant's self-reported diagnosis. The investigator conducted a structured interview and performed standard assessments of motor function. Following the visit, the investigator selected the most likely diagnosis. The recorded visit was reviewed by a second blinded investigator who also selected the most likely diagnosis. We evaluated diagnostic concordance between the 2 independent investigators and assessed concordance between investigator consensus diagnosis and self-reported diagnosis using Cohen's kappa. We assessed participant satisfaction with a survey. Results We enrolled 45 individuals with atypical parkinsonian syndromes, and 44 completed the investigator-performed video assessment. We demonstrated excellent concordance in diagnosis between the investigators (κ = 0.83) and good reliability of self-reported diagnosis (κ = 0.73). More than 90% of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the convenience, comfort, and overall visit. Conclusions Video research visits are feasible and reliable in those with an atypical parkinsonian syndrome. These visits represent a promising option for reducing burden and extending the reach of clinical research to individuals with these rare and disabling conditions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christopher G Tarolli
- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology (CGT, GAZ, KMB, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; Center for Health + Technology (CGT, SG, BF, ERD, JLA), University of Rochester Medical Center, NY; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (SB, BS, CMK, SC), New York; and Early Phase Clinical Development (KMB), Neurosciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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Brittain C, McCarthy A, Irizarry MC, McDermott D, Biglan K, Höglinger GU, Lorenzl S, Del Ser T, Boxer AL. Severity dependent distribution of impairments in PSP and CBS: Interactive visualizations. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2019; 60:138-145. [PMID: 30201421 PMCID: PMC6399076 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2018.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) -Richardson's Syndrome and Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS) are the two classic clinical syndromes associated with underlying four repeat (4R) tau pathology. The PSP Rating Scale is a commonly used assessment in PSP clinical trials; there is an increasing interest in designing combined 4R tauopathy clinical trials involving both CBS and PSP. OBJECTIVES To determine contributions of each domain of the PSP Rating Scale to overall severity and characterize the probable sequence of clinical progression of PSP as compared to CBS. METHODS Multicenter clinical trial and natural history study data were analyzed from 545 patients with PSP and 49 with CBS. Proportional odds models were applied to model normalized cross-sectional PSP Rating Scale, estimating the probability that a patient would experience impairment in each domain using the PSP Rating Scale total score as the index of overall disease severity. RESULTS The earliest symptom domain to demonstrate impairment in PSP patients was most likely to be Ocular Motor, followed jointly by Gait/Midline and Daily Activities, then Limb Motor and Mentation, and finally Bulbar. For CBS, Limb Motor manifested first and ocular showed less probability of impairment throughout the disease spectrum. An online tool to visualize predicted disease progression was developed to predict relative disability on each subscale per overall disease severity. CONCLUSION The PSP Rating Scale captures disease severity in both PSP and CBS. Modelling how domains change in relation to one other at varying disease severities may facilitate detection of therapeutic effects in future clinical trials.
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- Claire Brittain
- Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Research Center, Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6PH, United Kingdom.
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Research Center, Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6PH, United Kingdom
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46285, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 193, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46285, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Arcisstraße 2, D-80333, Munich, Germany; German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Feodor-Lynen Str. 17, D-81677, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Agatharied, Norbert-Kerkel-Platz, 83734, Hausham/Obb, Germany
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- Neurological Department, Alzheimer Project Research Unit, Fundacion Centro Investigacion Enfermedades Neurologicas, Calle de Valderrebollo, 5, 28031, Madrid, Spain
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 193, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA
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Ruschel J, Bradke F. Systemic administration of epothilone D improves functional recovery of walking after rat spinal cord contusion injury. Exp Neurol 2018; 306:243-249. [PMID: 29223322 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 10/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Central nervous system (CNS) injuries cause permanent impairments of sensorimotor functions as mature neurons fail to regenerate their severed axons. The poor intrinsic growth capacity of adult CNS neurons and the formation of an inhibitory lesion scar are key impediments to axon regeneration. Systemic administration of the microtubule stabilizing agent epothilone B promotes axon regeneration and recovery of motor function by activating the intrinsic axonal growth machinery and by reducing the inhibitory fibrotic lesion scar. Thus, epothilones hold clinical promise as potential therapeutics for spinal cord injury. Here we tested the efficacy of epothilone D, an epothilone B analog with a superior safety profile. By using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC/MS), we found adequate CNS penetration and distribution of epothilone D after systemic administration, confirming the suitability of the drug for non-invasive CNS treatment. Systemic administration of epothilone D reduced inhibitory fibrotic scarring, promoted regrowth of injured raphespinal fibers and improved walking function after mid-thoracic spinal cord contusion injury in adult rats. These results confirm that systemic administration of epothilones is a valuable therapeutic strategy for CNS regeneration and repair after injury and provides a further advance for potential clinical translation.
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- Jörg Ruschel
- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 27, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
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- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 27, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
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Boxer AL, Yu JT, Golbe LI, Litvan I, Lang AE, Höglinger GU. Advances in progressive supranuclear palsy: new diagnostic criteria, biomarkers, and therapeutic approaches. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16:552-563. [PMID: 28653647 PMCID: PMC5802400 DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(17)30157-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), previously believed to be a common cause of atypical parkinsonism, is now recognised as a range of motor and behavioural syndromes that are associated with a characteristic 4-repeat tau neuropathology. New research criteria that recognise early presentations of PSP and operationalise diagnosis of the full spectrum of clinical phenotypes have been reported. The Movement Disorders Society PSP diagnostic criteria include syndromes with few or mild symptoms that are suggestive of underlying PSP pathology and could provide an opportunity for earlier therapeutic interventions in the future. These criteria also include definitions for variant PSP syndromes with different patterns of movement, language, or behavioural features than have been conclusively associated with PSP pathology. Data from new diagnostic biomarkers can be combined with the clinical features of disease to increase the specificity of the new criteria for underlying PSP pathology. Because PSP is associated with tau protein abnormalities, there is growing interest in clinical trials of new tau-directed therapies. These therapies are hypothesised to have disease-modifying effects by reducing the concentration of toxic forms of tau in the brain or by compensating for loss of tau function. Since tau pathology is also central to Alzheimer's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a successful tau therapeutic for PSP might inform treatment of other neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Adam L Boxer
- Department of Neurology, Memory and Aging Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neurology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Department of Translational Neurodegeneration, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Munich, Germany; Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology SyNergy, Munich, Germany
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Bang J, Lobach IV, Lang AE, Grossman M, Knopman DS, Miller BL, Schneider LS, Doody RS, Lees A, Gold M, Morimoto BH, Boxer AL. Predicting disease progression in progressive supranuclear palsy in multicenter clinical trials. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 28:41-48. [PMID: 27172829 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2016.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Clinical and MRI measurements can track disease progression in PSP, but many have not been extensively evaluated in multicenter clinical trials. We identified optimal measures to capture clinical decline and predict disease progression in multicenter PSP trials. METHODS Longitudinal clinical rating scales, neuropsychological test scores, and volumetric MRI data from an international, phase 2/3 clinical trial of davunetide for PSP (intent to treat population, n = 303) were used to identify measurements with largest effect size, strongest correlation with clinical change, and best ability to predict dropout or clinical decline over one year as measured by PSP Rating Scale (PSPRS). RESULTS Baseline cognition as measured by Repeatable Battery for Assessing Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) was associated with attrition, but had only a small effect. PSPRS and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) had the largest effect size for measuring change. Annual change in CGI, RBANS, color trails, and MRI midbrain and ventricular volumes were most strongly correlated with annual PSPRS and had the largest effect sizes for detecting annual change. At baseline, shorter disease duration, more severe depression, and lower performance on RBANS and executive function tests were associated with faster worsening of the PSPRS in completers. With dropouts included, SEADL, RBANS, and executive function tests had significant effect on PSPRS trajectory of change. CONCLUSION Baseline cognitive status and mood influence the rate of disease progression in PSP. Multiple clinical, neuropsychological, and volumetric MRI measurements are sensitive to change over one year in PSP and appropriate for use in multicenter clinical trials.
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- Jee Bang
- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 190, San Francisco, CA, USA 94158
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Division of Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, USA 94158.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, 399 Bathurst St, McLaughlin 7-418, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, USA 19104.
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, USA 55905.
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 190, San Francisco, CA, USA 94158
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- Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences and Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6550 Fannin St # 1801, Houston, TX, USA 77030.
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- Institute of Neurology, University College of London, 1 Wakefield Street - London - WC1N 1PJ, UK.
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 190, San Francisco, CA, USA 94158
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Stamelou M, Schöpe J, Wagenpfeil S, Del Ser T, Bang J, Lobach IY, Luong P, Respondek G, Oertel WH, Boxer A, Höglinger GU. Power calculations and placebo effect for future clinical trials in progressive supranuclear palsy. Mov Disord 2016; 31:742-7. [PMID: 26948290 DOI: 10.1002/mds.26580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Two recent randomized, placebo-controlled trials of putative disease-modifying agents (davunetide, tideglusib) in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) failed to show efficacy, but generated data relevant for future trials. METHODS We provide sample size calculations based on data collected in 187 PSP patients assigned to placebo in these trials. A placebo effect was calculated. RESULTS The total PSP-Rating Scale required the least number of patients per group (N = 51) to detect a 50% change in the 1-year progression and 39 when including patients with ≤ 5 years disease duration. The Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living required 70 patients per group and was highly correlated with the PSP-Rating Scale. A placebo effect was not detected in these scales. CONCLUSIONS We propose the 1-year PSP-Rating Scale score change as the single primary readout in clinical neuroprotective or disease-modifying trials. The Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living could be used as a secondary outcome. © 2016 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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- Maria Stamelou
- Department of Neurology, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
- Second Department of Neurology, Attikon University Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Movement Disorders Department, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Institute for Medical Biometry, Epidemiology and Medical Informatics, Saarland University, Campus Homburg, Homburg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry, Epidemiology and Medical Informatics, Saarland University, Campus Homburg, Homburg, Germany
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- Medical Department, Noscira SA, Madrid, Spain
- Alzheimer Project Research Unit, Fundación CIEN, Madrid, Spain
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Munich, Germany
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Rojas JC, Karydas A, Bang J, Tsai RM, Blennow K, Liman V, Kramer JH, Rosen H, Miller BL, Zetterberg H, Boxer AL. Plasma neurofilament light chain predicts progression in progressive supranuclear palsy. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2016; 3:216-25. [PMID: 27042681 PMCID: PMC4774256 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Revised: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 12/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective Blood‐based biomarkers for neurodegenerative conditions could improve diagnosis and treatment development. Neurofilament light chain (NfL), a marker of axonal injury, is elevated in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). The goal of this study was to determine the diagnostic and prognostic value of plasma NfL in patients with PSP. Methods Plasma NfL was measured with ultrasensitive digital immunoassay‐based technology at baseline and 1‐year follow‐up in a pilot cohort of 15 PSP patients and 12 healthy controls, and a validation cohort of 147 PSP patients. Mixed linear models tested the ability of plasma NfL to predict neurological, cognitive and functional decline, and brain atrophy. Results Baseline mean plasma NfL levels were elevated in PSP patients (31 ± 4 pg/mL, vs. control, 17.5 ± 1 pg/mL, P < 0.05) and this difference persisted at follow‐up. A cutoff value of 20 pg/mL related to the diagnosis of PSP with a sensitivity of 0.80 and specificity of 0.83 (positive likelihood ratio = 4.7 and a negative likelihood radio of 0.24). Patients with higher NfL levels had more severe neurological (PSPRS, −36.9% vs. −28.9%, P = 0.04), functional (SEADL, −38.2% vs. −20%, P = 0.03), and neuropsychological (RBANS, −23.9% vs. −12.3%, P = 001) deterioration over 1 year. Higher baseline NfL predicted greater whole‐brain and superior cerebellar peduncle volume loss. Plasma and CSF NfL were significantly correlated (r = 0.74, P = 0.002). Interpretation Plasma NfL is elevated in PSP and could be of value as a biomarker both to assist clinical diagnosis and to monitor pharmacodynamic effects on the neurodegenerative process in clinical trials.
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- Julio C Rojas
- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska University Hospital Mölndal Sweden
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska University Hospital Mölndal Sweden
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska University Hospital Mölndal Sweden; Department of Molecular Neuroscience UCL Institute of Neurology Queen Square London United Kingdom
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California, San Francisco San Francisco California
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Interventions in progressive supranuclear palsy. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 22 Suppl 1:S93-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2015.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Interventional trials in atypical parkinsonism. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 22 Suppl 1:S82-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2015.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Poewe W, Mahlknecht P, Krismer F. Therapeutic advances in multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy. Mov Disord 2015; 30:1528-38. [DOI: 10.1002/mds.26334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 06/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Werner Poewe
- Department of Neurology; Medical University of Innsbruck; Innsbruck Austria
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- Department of Neurology; Medical University of Innsbruck; Innsbruck Austria
- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders; UCL Institute of Neurology; London United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurology; Medical University of Innsbruck; Innsbruck Austria
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Stamelou M, Boxer AL. Disease-Modifying Treatments for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2015; 2:3-5. [PMID: 30363906 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.12142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2014] [Revised: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 12/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
In recent years, research has focused on the development of disease-modifying treatments for PSP, targeting mainly at tau dysfunction. However, the glycogen synthase kinase 3 inhibitor, tideglusib, and the microtubuli stabilizer, davunetide, both failed to show efficacy in recent double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. Despite these results, further agents targeting tau dysfunction, tau post-translational modifications, or aiming at mictorubuli stabilization are currently being investigated. Further approaches under development include agents to reduce tau levels extracellularly by active or passive immunization, antisense oligonucleotides to reduce tau concentrations, and small interfering RNAs to suppress human tau expression. However, the major limitation on the way to find disease-modifying treatments for PSP still remains the lack of biomarkers. Indeed, for all of these potential therapeutic modalities, a well-designed human trial would require validated biomarkers, without which the results of negative efficacy trials will be difficult to interpret. In this regard, PET imaging using tau-specific ligands may be proven useful in the near future. There is great hope that the next decade will bring the first effective therapy for PSP.
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- Maria Stamelou
- Movement Disorders Clinic Second Department of Neurology Attikon Hospital Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece.,Department of Movement Disorders Hygeia Hospital Athens Greece.,Neurology Clinic Philipps University Marburg Germany
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- Memory and Aging Center Department of Neurology University of California San Francisco California USA
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