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Tall P, Qamar MA, Batzu L, Leta V, Falup-Pecurariu C, Ray Chaudhuri K. Non-oral continuous drug delivery based therapies and sleep dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2023; 130:1443-1449. [PMID: 37126118 PMCID: PMC10645607 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-023-02640-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Continuous drug delivery (CDD) has emerged as a feasible and pragmatic therapeutic option for dopamine replacement therapy in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). CDD aims to mimic the physiological tonic dopamine release from striatal dopaminergic neurons and thus reduces the severity and duration of motor and non-motor fluctuations partly related to pulsatile levodopa stimulation. Non-motor symptoms and fluctuations are ubiquitous in PD and include sleep dysfunction, a problem that occurs in over 90% of PD patients across all stages, from prodromal to palliative. In this review, we discuss the currently available and in development non-oral dopaminergic CDD strategies with a focus on their efficacy in the treatment of the burdensome sleep dysfunction in PD.
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- P Tall
- Department of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AB, UK.
- Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AB, UK.
- Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AB, UK
- Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AB, UK
- Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University, Brasov, Romania
- Department of Neurology, County Clinic Hospital, Brasov, Romania
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AB, UK
- Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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Kukkle PL, Garg D, Merello M. Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Delivery of Apomorphine in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2023; 10:1253-1267. [PMID: 37772305 PMCID: PMC10525070 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Background Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI) is one of the advanced therapies for Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods A systematic review of all published articles in English on CSAI for PD till January 30, 2022 was conducted. Results A total of 82 articles met the search criteria. Publications included retrospective or prospective open-label observational studies, with a limited number of randomized control trials (RCT). Publications were highly heterogeneous and focused on different aspects of CSAI and included clinical audits, effects on cognition/behavior, axial symptoms, nocturnal issues, adverse events/reasons for discontinuation and comparison with other continuous dopaminergic therapies. CSAI was used in patients who presented severe motor fluctuations not resolved by oral therapy, poor candidates for deep brain stimulation (DBS) due to cognitive/behavioral issues or in those with DBS weaning effect. Recent studies have also shown that CSAI was useful for nocturnal usage in advanced PD, in addition to daytime utilization. Adverse effects were common and include skin lesions, sedation and nausea. Pump management difficulties and patient decisions were common reasons for therapy dropout, predominantly during the initial stages of the CSAI. Conclusion There is consistent agreement on the benefits of CSAI in reducing OFF periods and improving ON periods without troublesome dyskinesia and specific motor and non-motor symptoms. Although there is a paucity of RCTs, current data from almost 30 years of use suggests CSAI to be beneficial in advanced cases of PD.
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- Prashanth Lingappa Kukkle
- Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement DisordersManipal HospitalBangaloreIndia
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders ClinicBangaloreIndia
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- Department of NeurologyAll India Institute of Medical SciencesNew DelhiIndia
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Cochen De Cock V, Dodet P, Leu‐Semenescu S, Aerts C, Abril B, Castelnovo G, Landragin N, Drapier S, Olivet H, Corbillé A, Leclair‐Visonneau L, Anheim M, Vidailhet M, Arnulf I, Doulazmi M, Roze E. Night-Time Apomorphine Infusion: Who Are the Best Candidates? Mov Disord Clin Pract 2023; 10:1192-1197. [PMID: 37635769 PMCID: PMC10450238 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background We recently demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial (APOMORPHEE, NCT02940912) that night-time only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion improves sleep disturbances and insomnia in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease and moderate to severe insomnia. Objectives To identify the best candidates for receiving night-time only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion in routine care. Methods In this post-hoc analysis of APOMORPHEE, we compared the characteristics of patients according to whether they chose to continue night-time only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion at the end of the study period or not. Results Half of the patients (22/42) chose to continue the treatment. Off duration (day or night), painful Off dystonia, and insomnia severity at baseline were associated with night-time only apomorphine continuation. Multivariate analysis retained only Off duration as an independent predictor of continuation. Conclusions The best candidates for night-time only apomorphine are patients with severe and prolonged Off periods (day or night) and severe insomnia.
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- Valérie Cochen De Cock
- Sleep and Neurology DepartmentBeau Soleil ClinicMontpellierFrance
- EuroMov Digital Health in MotionUniv Montpellier, IMT Mines AlèsMontpellierFrance
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- Sleep Disorders UnitPitié‐Salpêtrière University HospitalParisFrance
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- Sleep and Neurology DepartmentBeau Soleil ClinicMontpellierFrance
- EuroMov Digital Health in MotionUniv Montpellier, IMT Mines AlèsMontpellierFrance
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- Sleep DepartmentUniversity Hospital of NîmesNîmesFrance
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- Department of NeurologyPontchaillou INSERM CIC1414RennesFrance
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- Sleep DepartmentPolyclinique Rennes Saint‐LaurentRennesFrance
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- Clinical Neurophysiology DepartmentUniversity Hospital of Nantes, INSERM U1235, Nantes UniversityNantesFrance
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- Department of NeurologyUniversity Hospital of StrasbourgStrasbourgFrance
- Genetic Institute and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC), INSERM‐U964/CNRS‐UMR7104/ Strasbourg UniversityIllkirchFrance
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- AP‐HP, Salpetriere Hospital, DMU Neuroscience 6ParisFrance
- Sorbonne University, Paris Brain Institute, Inserm, CNRSParisFrance
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- Sleep Disorders UnitPitié‐Salpêtrière University HospitalParisFrance
- Sorbonne University, Paris Brain Institute, Inserm, CNRSParisFrance
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- Adaptation Biologique et Vieillissement (UMR8256), Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Sorbonne University, CNRSParisFrance
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- AP‐HP, Salpetriere Hospital, DMU Neuroscience 6ParisFrance
- Sorbonne University, Paris Brain Institute, Inserm, CNRSParisFrance
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De Cock VC, Dodet P, Leu-Semenescu S, Aerts C, Castelnovo G, Abril B, Drapier S, Olivet H, Corbillé AG, Leclair-Visonneau L, Sallansonnet-Froment M, Lebouteux M, Anheim M, Ruppert E, Vitello N, Eusebio A, Lambert I, Marques A, Fantini ML, Devos D, Monaca C, Benard-Serre N, Lacombe S, Vidailhet M, Arnulf I, Doulazmi M, Roze E. Safety and efficacy of subcutaneous night-time only apomorphine infusion to treat insomnia in patients with Parkinson's disease (APOMORPHEE): a multicentre, randomised, controlled, double-blind crossover study. Lancet Neurol 2022; 21:428-437. [DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(22)00085-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chaudhuri KR, Leta V. Apomorphine infusion for improving sleep in Parkinson's disease. Lancet Neurol 2022; 21:395-398. [DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(22)00128-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Schütz L, Sixel-Döring F, Hermann W. Management of Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2022; 12:2029-2058. [PMID: 35938257 PMCID: PMC9661340 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-212749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is defined by its motor symptoms rigidity, tremor, and akinesia. However, non-motor symptoms, particularly autonomic disorders and sleep disturbances, occur frequently in PD causing equivalent or even greater discomfort than motor symptoms effectively decreasing quality of life in patients and caregivers. Most common sleep disturbances in PD are insomnia, sleep disordered breathing, excessive daytime sleepiness, REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep-related movement disorders such as restless legs syndrome. Despite their high prevalence, therapeutic options in the in- and outpatient setting are limited, partly due to lack of scientific evidence. The importance of sleep disturbances in neurodegenerative diseases has been further emphasized by recent evidence indicating a bidirectional relationship between neurodegeneration and sleep. A more profound insight into the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms intertwining sleep and neurodegeneration might lead to unique and individually tailored disease modifying or even neuroprotective therapeutic options in the long run. Therefore, current evidence concerning the management of sleep disturbances in PD will be discussed with the aim of providing a substantiated scaffolding for clinical decisions in long-term PD therapy.
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- Lukas Schütz
- Department of Neurology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Rota S, Boura I, Batzu L, Titova N, Jenner P, Falup-Pecurariu C, Chaudhuri KR. 'Dopamine agonist Phobia' in Parkinson's disease: when does it matter? Implications for non-motor symptoms and personalized medicine. Expert Rev Neurother 2020; 20:953-965. [PMID: 32755243 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1806059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dopamine agonists have been widely used to treat patients with Parkinson's disease, but concerns related to their well-known side effects might prevent their use even when indicated. In this review, the authors describe for the first time the concept of 'Dopamine Agonist Phobia', a pharmacophobia that the authors believe might affect clinicians, and they provide evidence of the benefits of dopamine agonists, focusing on non-motor symptoms. AREAS COVERED The authors performed an extensive literature research, including studies exploring the use of dopamine agonists for the treatment of non-motor symptoms. The authors indicate the highest level of evidence in each section. EXPERT OPINION 'Dopamine Agonist Phobia' may preclude valid therapeutic options in selected cases, specifically for the treatment of non-motor symptoms. Thus, the authors propose a personalized approach in Parkinson's disease treatment, and encourage a thoughtful use of dopamine agonists, rather than an overall nihilism.
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- Silvia Rota
- Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London , London, UK.,Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital , London, UK
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- Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London , London, UK.,Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital , London, UK
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- Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London , London, UK.,Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital , London, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Medical Genetics, Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation , Moscow, Russia.,Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Federal State Budgetary Institution «federal Center of Brain and Neurotechnologies» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation , Moscow, Russia
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- Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Group, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, King's College London , London, UK
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- Department of Neurology, County Emergency Clinic Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University Brasov , Brasov, Romania
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- Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London , London, UK.,Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital , London, UK
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Haddad R, Denys P, Arlandis S, Giannantoni A, Del Popolo G, Panicker JN, De Ridder D, Pauwaert K, Van Kerrebroeck PE, Everaert K. Nocturia and Nocturnal Polyuria in Neurological Patients: From Epidemiology to Treatment. A Systematic Review of the Literature. Eur Urol Focus 2020; 6:922-934. [PMID: 32192920 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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CONTEXT Nocturia is among the most common and bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but there is no clear consensus on how to identify and manage this symptom in the neurological population. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature about nocturia in neurological patients. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Studies were identified by electronic search of Cochrane and Medline databases. The studies were included if their participants had acquired neurological pathology among multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease (PD), stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), and reported data on the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, or treatment of nocturia. An independent extraction of the articles was performed by two authors using predetermined datasets, including quality-of-study indicators. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS A total of 132 studies were included; 46 evaluated the epidemiology of nocturia, 28 the possible aetiologies, 10 the diagnostic tools, and 60 the treatments. Nocturia prevalence ranged from 15% to 96% depending on the pathology and definition used. It was one of the most frequently reported LUTS in PD and stroke patients. Several validated questionnaires were found to screen for nocturia in this population. Causalities were numerous: LUT, renal, sleep, cardiovascular dysfunctions, etc. Treatments targeted these mechanisms, with an overall risk of bias assessed as high or serious. The highest level of evidence was seen in MS patients: pelvic floor muscle training, cannabinoids, and desmopressin were effective, but not melatonin. In stroke patients, transcutaneous sacral and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) improved nocturia; in PD patients, TTNS, solifenacin, and rotigotine did not. CONCLUSIONS Nocturia is highly prevalent in patients with neurological disorders. Causalities and treatments are not different from the general population, but are poorly studied in neurological patients. PATIENT SUMMARY In this report, we looked at the published studies about nocturia-the fact of waking to void during the hours of sleep-in patients with neurological diseases. We found that nocturia is very frequent in this population, that the causes are the same as in the general population but may be combined, and that treatments are also the same but have an overall weak level of evidence. We conclude that more research is needed on this topic.
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- Rebecca Haddad
- Urology Department, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Neuro-Urology Unit, PMR Department, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin, APHP, Raymond Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France
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- Urology Department, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Neurosciences, Functional and Surgical Urology Unit, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Neuro-Urology & Spinal Unit Department, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Uro-Neurology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Urology, University Hospitals KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Urology Department, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Urology Department, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Chang CW, Fan JY, Chang BL, Wu YR. Anxiety and Levodopa Equivalent Daily Dose Are Potential Predictors of Sleep Quality in Patients With Parkinson Disease in Taiwan. Front Neurol 2019; 10:340. [PMID: 31040814 PMCID: PMC6476952 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose: Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD) have a strong negative impact on the health-related quality of life (QoL) of patients with PD. Sleep disturbance is an important non-motor symptom because of its high prevalence. However, previous studies investigating the determinants of sleep quality in patients with PD have revealed inconsistent results. Our study evaluated the correlations between sleep quality in patients with PD and disease-related variables, medications used depression, anxiety, and QoL and identified the determinants of sleep disturbance in people with PD in Taiwan. Methods: A total of 134 patients with PD were recruited from the outpatient clinic. We examined the correlations between the Parkinson disease sleep scale-2 (PDSS-2) scores and different variables, namely the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale, Parkinson disease questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the potential predictive variables for sleep quality in patients with PD. Results: Among our participants, 47.8% were classified as poor sleepers (PDSS-2 = 15–60). Correlation analysis demonstrated that poor sleepers exhibited longer disease durations, higher levodopa equivalent daily doses (LEDDs), higher PD severity, more depression and anxiety symptoms, poorer QoL, more frequent unemployed status, higher hypnotics use, higher dependency for activities of daily living, more motor impairments, and more therapy-related complications. Logistic regression revealed that the LEDD was a significant predictive factor of sleep quality. Conclusion: Poor sleepers constituted approximately half of our patients with PD. The participants experienced more favorable sleep if they were currently working. Increased PD duration, severity, depression or anxiety symptoms, and doses of dopaminergic therapy were significantly associated with poor sleep quality. Continued working, attempts to treat comorbid anxiety or depression, and avoidance of overdosage of dopaminergic treatments may improve sleep quality in patients with PD.
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- Chun-Wei Chang
- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkuo Medical Center and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkuo Medical Center and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkuo Medical Center and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Auffret M, Drapier S, Vérin M. New tricks for an old dog: A repurposing approach of apomorphine. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 843:66-79. [PMID: 30395851 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Apomorphine is a 150-year old nonspecific dopaminergic agonist, currently indicated for treating motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease. At the era of drug repurposing, its pleiotropic biological functions suggest other possible uses. To further explore new therapeutic and diagnostic applications, the available literature up to July 2018 was reviewed using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. As many of the retrieved articles consisted of case reports and preclinical studies, we adopted a descriptive approach, tackling each area of research in turn, to give a broad overview of the potential of apomorphine. Apomorphine may play a role in neurological diseases like restless legs syndrome, Huntington's chorea, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and disorders of consciousness, but also in sexual disorders, neuroleptic malignant(-like) syndrome and cancer. Further work is needed in both basic and clinical research; current developments in novel delivery strategies and apomorphine derivatives are expected to open the way.
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- Manon Auffret
- Behavior and Basal Ganglia Research Unit (EA 4712), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France; Institut des Neurosciences Cliniques de Rennes (INCR), Rennes, France.
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- Behavior and Basal Ganglia Research Unit (EA 4712), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France; Institut des Neurosciences Cliniques de Rennes (INCR), Rennes, France; Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, Rennes, France
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- Behavior and Basal Ganglia Research Unit (EA 4712), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France; Institut des Neurosciences Cliniques de Rennes (INCR), Rennes, France; Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, Rennes, France
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Auffret M, Drapier S, Vérin M. The Many Faces of Apomorphine: Lessons from the Past and Challenges for the Future. Drugs R D 2018; 18:91-107. [PMID: 29546602 PMCID: PMC5995787 DOI: 10.1007/s40268-018-0230-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Apomorphine is now recognized as the oldest antiparkinsonian drug on the market. Though still underused, it is increasingly prescribed in Europe for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) with motor fluctuations. However, its history is far from being limited to movement disorders. This paper traces the history of apomorphine, from its earliest empirical use, to its synthesis, pharmacological development, and numerous indications in human and veterinary medicine, in light of its most recent uses and newest challenges. From shamanic rituals in ancient Egypt and Mesoamerica, to the treatment of erectile dysfunction, from being discarded as a pharmacological tool to becoming an essential antiparkinsonian drug, the path of apomorphine in the therapeutic armamentarium has been tortuous and punctuated by setbacks and groundbreaking discoveries. Throughout history, three main clinical indications stood out: emetic (gastric emptying, respiratory disorders, aversive conditioning), sedative (mental disorders, clinical anesthesia, alcoholism), and antiparkinsonian (fluctuations). New indications may arise in the future, both in PD (palliative care, nonmotor symptoms, withdrawal of oral dopaminergic medication), and outside PD, with promising work in neuroprotection or addiction.
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- Manon Auffret
- "Behavior and Basal Ganglia" Research Unit (EA 4712), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France.
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- "Behavior and Basal Ganglia" Research Unit (EA 4712), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France
- Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, Rennes, France
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- "Behavior and Basal Ganglia" Research Unit (EA 4712), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France
- Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, Rennes, France
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Antonini A, Tinazzi M, Abbruzzese G, Berardelli A, Chaudhuri KR, Defazio G, Ferreira J, Martinez-Martin P, Trenkwalder C, Rascol O. Pain in Parkinson's disease: facts and uncertainties. Eur J Neurol 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/ene.13624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- University of Rome; Rome
- IRCCS NEUROMED; Isernia Italy
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- University Medical Center Goettingen; Goettingen Germany
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- Université de Toulouse; Toulouse France
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Pharmacological Insights into the Use of Apomorphine in Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Relevance. Clin Drug Investig 2018; 38:287-312. [DOI: 10.1007/s40261-018-0619-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Getting a good night sleep? The importance of recognizing and treating nocturnal hypokinesia in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2018; 50:10-18. [PMID: 29336905 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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When Parkinson's disease (PD) patients are asked about the quality of their sleep, their answers are dominated by difficulties associated with impaired mobility in bed, medically referred to as nocturnal hypokinesia. Nocturnal hypokinesia is symptomatic from the mid-stage of the disease, affecting up to 70% of PD patients, and contributes to poor sleep quality, and increased carer burden. Here we explore four areas of nocturnal hypokinesia that are relevant to clinical practice, namely: manifestations and definition; clinical assessment and objective monitoring; etiologies and contributing factors; and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. In addition, we provide an operational definition of what constitutes nocturnal hypokinesia and outline different methods of assessment, ranging from clinical interviews and rating scales to objective night-time monitoring with inertial sensors. Optimal management of nocturnal hypokinesia in PD begins with recognizing its manifestation by inquiring about cardinal symptoms and contributing factors from, not only patients, but also carers, followed by formal assessment, and the application of individualized evidence-based treatment. Night-time dopaminergic treatment is the primary therapy; however, careful clinical judgment is required to balance the benefits with the potential adverse events related to nocturnal dopaminergic stimulation. Future studies are needed to explore the practicality of home-based objective assessment of nocturnal hypokinesia, new therapeutic options not limited to dopaminergic medications, and non-pharmacologic approaches, including training on compensatory strategies and bedroom adaptations.
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Fernández-Pajarín G, Sesar Á, Ares B, Castro A. Evaluating the Efficacy of Nocturnal Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion in Sleep Disorders in Advanced Parkinson's Disease: The APO-NIGHT Study. JOURNAL OF PARKINSONS DISEASE 2017; 6:787-792. [PMID: 27662329 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-160886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are not many data about the beneficial effect of nocturnal continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (NCSAI) over sleep disturbances in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). OBJECTIVE Evaluate the effect of the NCSAI in sleeping problems and insomnia due to nocturnal hypokinesia inadvanced PD. METHODS We assessed 17 advanced PD patients with several sleep disturbances measured by SCOPA-SLEEP and PDSS scales. All the patients were on apomorphine infusion during daytime. This therapy was extended to nighttime. We evaluated the patients before the onset and after six weeks with NCSAI. RESULTS NCSAI allowed highly significant improvements in SCOPA-SLEEP and PDSS scales (p<0.0001), and daytime somnolence. NCSAI was well tolerated with no major adverse effects were noticed. CONCLUSION This study shows and confirms the efficacy of NCSAI on the sleep disturbances related to advanced PD. We provide an easy protocol to start this therapy.
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Rotigotine transdermal patch and sleep in Parkinson's disease: where are we now? NPJ PARKINSONS DISEASE 2017; 3:28. [PMID: 28890931 PMCID: PMC5585311 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-017-0030-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A wide range of sleep dysfunction complicates Parkinson’s disease during its course from prodromal to palliative stage. It is now increasingly acknowledged that sleep disturbances are thus integral to the disease and pose a significant burden impacting on quality of life of patients. Sleep fragmentation, restless legs syndrome, nocturia, and nocturnal pain are regarded as one of the main components of night-time sleep dysfunction with possible secondary impact on cognition and well-being. The role of dopaminergic therapies, particularly using a continuous drug delivery strategy in managing some of these sleep issues, have been reported but the overall concept remains unclear. This review provides an overview of several aspects of night-time sleep dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease and describes all available published open-label and blinded studies that investigated the use of rotigotine transdermal patch targeting sleep. Blinded studies have suggested beneficial effects of rotigotine transdermal patch on maintenance insomnia and restless legs syndrome in Parkinson’s disease patients. Open-label studies support these observations and also suggest beneficial effects on nocturia and nocturnal pain.
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The spectrum of sleep problems in Parkinson's disease (PD) is broad. These symptoms are recognized as being clinically relevant by the PD patients and may seriously affect their quality of life. Some studies reveal the occurrence of sleep disorders in more than half of the PD patients. The etiology is multifactorial and it mainly involves the degeneration of the sleep-regulating structures. Sleep disorders in PD can be classified into: disturbances of sleep and disturbances of wakefulness. Generic and specific scales were designed to help the screening and evaluation of sleep dysfunction. Further assessment can be done using sleep recording techniques, like actigraphy or polysomnography. All types of sleep disturbances may be encountered in PD: insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorders, and restless legs syndrome. This chapter will focus on reviewing the main characteristics, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the most frequent sleep disturbances encountered in PD.
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Mundt-Petersen U, Odin P. Infusional Therapies, Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation, and Nonmotor Symptoms. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF NEUROBIOLOGY 2017; 134:1019-1044. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.irn.2017.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Bhidayasiri R, Sringean J, Anan C, Boonpang K, Thanawattano C, Ray Chaudhuri K. Quantitative demonstration of the efficacy of night-time apomorphine infusion to treat nocturnal hypokinesia in Parkinson's disease using wearable sensors. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 33 Suppl 1:S36-S41. [PMID: 27939326 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2016.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nocturnal hypokinesia/akinesia is one of the common night-time symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), negatively affecting quality of life of patients and caregivers. The recognition of this problem and treatment options are limited in clinical practice. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy of nocturnal apomorphine infusion, using a wearable sensor, in patients who are already on daytime continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion and still suffer from nocturnal hypokinesia. METHODS Nocturnal parameters in 10 PD patients before and during nocturnal infusion were assessed over two nights at their homes, using a wearable sensor (trunk). Nocturnal parameters included number, velocity, acceleration, degree, and duration of rolling over, and number of times they got out of bed. Correlations with validated clinical rating scales were performed. RESULTS Following nocturnal apomorphine infusion (34.8 ± 6.5 mg per night), there were significant improvements in the number of turns in bed (p = 0.027), turning velocity (p = 0.046), and the degree of turning (p = 0.028) in PD patients. Significant improvements of Modified Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (p = 0.005), the axial score of Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (p = 0.013), and Nocturnal Akinesia Dystonia and Cramp Scale (p = 0.014) were also observed. CONCLUSION Our study was able to demonstrate quantitatively the efficacy of nocturnal apomorphine infusion in PD patients with nocturnal hypokinesia and demonstrated the feasibility of using wearable sensors to yield objective and quantifiable outcomes in a clinical trial setting. More studies are needed to determine the long-term efficacy of this treatment in a large prospective cohort of PD patients.
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- Roongroj Bhidayasiri
- Chulalongkorn Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease & Related Disorders, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Chulalongkorn Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease & Related Disorders, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Chulalongkorn Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease & Related Disorders, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Chulalongkorn Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease & Related Disorders, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Biomedical Signal Processing Laboratory, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand
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- The Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London and National Parkinson Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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The efficacy of apomorphine – A non-motor perspective. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 33 Suppl 1:S28-S35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2016.11.020] [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: 08/02/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Borgemeester RW, Drent M, van Laar T. Motor and non-motor outcomes of continuous apomorphine infusion in 125 Parkinson's disease patients. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 23:17-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2015.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bhidayasiri R, Sringean J, Thanawattano C. Sensor-based evaluation and treatment of nocturnal hypokinesia in Parkinson's disease: An evidence-based review. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2016; 22 Suppl 1:S127-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2015.09.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2015] [Revised: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Salawu F, Olokoba A. Excessive daytime sleepiness and unintended sleep episodes associated with Parkinson's disease. Oman Med J 2015; 30:3-10. [PMID: 25829994 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2015.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2012] [Accepted: 12/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This article looks at the issues of excessive daytime sleepiness and unintended sleep episodes in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and explores the reasons why patients might suffer from these symptoms, and what steps could be taken to manage them. During the last decade, understanding of sleep/wake regulation has increased. Several brainstem nuclei and their communication pathways in the ascending arousing system through the hypothalamus and thalamus to the cortex play key roles in sleep disorders. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in PD patients, and excessive daytime sleepiness is also common. Excessive daytime sleepiness affects up to 50% of PD patients and a growing body of research has established this sleep disturbance as a marker of preclinical and premotor PD. It is a frequent and highly persistent feature in PD, with multifactorial underlying pathophysiology. Both age and disease-related disturbances of sleep-wake regulation contribute to hypersomnia in PD. Treatment with dopamine agonists also contribute to excessive daytime sleepiness. Effective management of sleep disturbances and excessive daytime sleepiness can greatly improve the quality of life for patients with PD.
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- Fatai Salawu
- Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Nigeria
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin. Nigeria
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Transdermal Rotigotine Improves Sleep Fragmentation in Parkinson's Disease: Results of the Multicenter, Prospective SLEEP-FRAM Study. PARKINSONS DISEASE 2015; 2015:131508. [PMID: 25793143 PMCID: PMC4352510 DOI: 10.1155/2015/131508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Sleep disturbances occur frequently in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of rotigotine on sleep fluctuations in a sample of PD patients with self-reported complaints of nocturnal awakenings. This prospective, open-label, observational, and multicenter study enrolled consecutive outpatients with PD and administered rotigotine (mean dose 8.9 mg/day) for 3 months. The primary endpoint was the change from baseline in sleep fragmentation, assessed using the sleep maintenance subscale score of the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS). The newly designed Parkinson's Disease Sleep Fragmentation Questionnaire (PD-SFQ) was used to measure other sleep parameters. A total of 62 patients were enrolled (mean age 70.2 years; 66% male). At 3 months, rotigotine significantly improved sleep fragmentation from baseline on the PDSS-2 sleep maintenance subscale (from 3.4 ± 0.9 to 1.9 ± 1.4; P < 0.0001). Rotigotine also significantly improved nocturnal motor symptoms (P < 0.0001), restless legs-like symptoms (P < 0.005), and nocturia (P = 0.004). Rotigotine significantly improved self-reported complaints of sleep fragmentation in PD patients and could be a useful treatment to improve this specific sleep problem in PD. However, these results are based on a small and clinically heterogeneous sample so they must be taken cautiously.
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Stocchi F, Stirpe P. The relevance of dopaminergic level in nocturnal disability in Parkinson's disease: implications of continuous dopaminergic stimulation at night to treat the symptoms. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2014; 121 Suppl 1:S79-83. [PMID: 24990308 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-014-1259-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sleep problems are an under-emphasized cause of disability in Parkinson's disease (PD). Difficult sleep maintenance (light and fragmented sleep) and difficulties in initiating sleep are often the earliest and the most frequent symptoms observed in PD patients. In fluctuating patients, nocturnal akinesia, dystonia, painful cramps, and parasomnias may aggravate nocturnal problems. Treatment of sleep problems can be complex and challenging for the physicians. Dopaminergic treatment may improve some of the nocturnal symptoms in PD. In this paper, the effect of drugs and technique that ensure a more continuous delivery of dopaminergic drugs on sleep problems in PD is reviewed.
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- Fabrizio Stocchi
- Institute for Research and Medical Care IRCCS San Raffaele, Via della Pisana 235, 00163, Rome, Italy,
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Wenzel K, Homann CN, Fabbrini G, Colosimo C. The role of subcutaneous infusion of apomorphine in Parkinson’s disease. Expert Rev Neurother 2014; 14:833-43. [DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2014.928202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Müller T, Marg M, Rothe H, Küchler M. Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion Improves Severe Restless Legs Syndrome. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2014; 1:233-234. [PMID: 30363844 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.12039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2014] [Revised: 03/18/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Thomas Müller
- Department of Neurology St. Joseph Hospital Berlin-Weißensee Berlin Germany
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- Department of Neurology St. Joseph Hospital Berlin-Weißensee Berlin Germany
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- Department of Neurology St. Joseph Hospital Berlin-Weißensee Berlin Germany
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- Department of Neurology St. Joseph Hospital Berlin-Weißensee Berlin Germany
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Henriksen T. Clinical insights into use of apomorphine in Parkinson's disease: tools for clinicians. Neurodegener Dis Manag 2014; 4:271-82. [DOI: 10.2217/nmt.14.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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SUMMARY Apomorphine was introduced before the era of levodopa as a treatment for idiopathic Parkinson's disease (iPD). A number of practical obstacles were to be solved before a wider use of the drug was possible. Today, however, the drug is probably still underutilized. Apomorphine is a strong nonergoline D1 and D2 receptor agonist with a dopaminergic effect comparable with levodopa. In this review motor and non-motor indications for intermittent injections and subcutaneous apomorphine infusions are listed. The reduction of 'off' periods is more than 50% on infusion therapy and if monotherapy is achieved a significant reduction of pre-existing levodopainduced dyskinesias is seen. The aim of this review is to give practical insight into apomorphine treatment, highlighting side effects, and complications and device-related problems are discussed with advice on how to prevent or handle these, should they occur. A number of practical points including the apomorphine test, requirements of the clinical setting, how to increase adherence and troubleshooting are added.
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Zesiewicz TA, Martinez-Martin P. Effects of rotigotine transdermal system on non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease: an overview. Expert Rev Neurother 2014; 13:1329-42. [DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2013.859986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Grandas F. Subcutaneous infusions of apomorphine: a reappraisal of its therapeutic efficacy in advanced Parkinson’s disease. Expert Rev Neurother 2014; 13:1343-53. [DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2013.839235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lima MMS. Sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease: the contribution of dopamine in REM sleep regulation. Sleep Med Rev 2013; 17:367-75. [PMID: 23481545 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2012.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2012] [Revised: 09/14/2012] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nearly all patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) have sleep disturbances. While it has been suggested that these disturbances involve a dopaminergic component, the specific mechanisms that contribute to this behavior are far from being fully understood. In this article, we have reviewed the current understanding of the linkage between sleep and PD, focusing on the participation of the dopaminergic system in the regulation of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The presence of an REM sleep behavior disorder in patients with PD might reflect the early involvement of dopaminergic neurotransmission in REM sleep-related structures. Therefore, it has been suggested that these structures are affected by an imbalance of dopamine levels. Several studies have demonstrated that neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) and in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) are active during REM sleep and that sleep-related disturbances may result when these neurons are targeted by neurotoxins. We discuss current evidence suggesting the presence of a putative reciprocal connectivity between the SNpc, VTA, the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus and reticular formation, which may exert an important influence on the REM sleep mechanism. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the literature that addresses this challenging and unrecognized component of PD.
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- Marcelo M S Lima
- Laboratório de Neurofisiologia, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil.
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Todorova A, Ray Chaudhuri K. Subcutaneous apomorphine and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2013; 19:1073-8. [PMID: 24051336 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2013.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2013] [Revised: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Non-motor symptoms (NMS) are now recognized to occur across all stages of Parkinson's disease (PD) and as a result there has been an increasing focus on their diagnosis, quantification and effective management. While in some subjects, NMS may be present before diagnosis, in advanced PD, NMS can contribute to hospitalization, severe disability and a shortened life expectancy. Strategies for continuous drug delivery have been reported to have a beneficial effect on NMS in PD and while the efficacy of apomorphine on motor function in PD has been confirmed in a number of studies, in addition to its possible anti-dyskinetic effect, a number of reports have also outlined the possible beneficial effect of apomorphine on NMS. This review sets out to examine the efficacy of apomorphine in non-motor aspects of PD, including its effect on neuropsychiatric and gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep (including restless legs syndrome), urinary dysfunction, pain and impulse control disorders. The analysis takes into consideration case reports, and open-label and comparative case-control studies published to date. Results of this review suggest that although data on the effect of apomorphine on NMS in PD patients are limited there is a strong suggestion of a beneficial effect that warrants further investigation in double-blind studies.
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- Antoniya Todorova
- National Parkinson Foundation Centre of Excellence, Department of Neurology, King's College Hospital, and King's Health Partners, London, UK.
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Daytime apomorphine infusion combined with transdermal Rotigotine patch therapy is tolerated at 2 years: A 24-h treatment option in Parkinson's disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.baga.2013.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ferreira JJ, Katzenschlager R, Bloem BR, Bonuccelli U, Burn D, Deuschl G, Dietrichs E, Fabbrini G, Friedman A, Kanovsky P, Kostic V, Nieuwboer A, Odin P, Poewe W, Rascol O, Sampaio C, Schüpbach M, Tolosa E, Trenkwalder C, Schapira A, Berardelli A, Oertel WH. Summary of the recommendations of the EFNS/MDS-ES review on therapeutic management of Parkinson's disease. Eur J Neurol 2013; 20:5-15. [PMID: 23279439 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2012.03866.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 216] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 08/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize the 2010 EFNS/MDS-ES evidence-based treatment recommendations for the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). This summary includes the treatment recommendations for early and late PD. METHODS For the 2010 publication, a literature search was undertaken for articles published up to September 2009. For this summary, an additional literature search was undertaken up to December 2010. Classification of scientific evidence and the rating of recommendations were made according to the EFNS guidance. In cases where there was insufficient scientific evidence, a consensus statement ('good practice point') is made. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS For each clinical indication, a list of therapeutic interventions is provided, including classification of evidence.
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- J J Ferreira
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Ossig C, Reichmann H. Treatment of Parkinson's disease in the advanced stage. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2013; 120:523-9. [PMID: 23474822 PMCID: PMC3611036 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-013-1008-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2012] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Levodopa/Carbidopa, respectively, Levodopa/Benserazide is the most effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease and during the progress of the disease, patients will inevitably need to be treated with it. Nonetheless, after a certain time period most of the patients experience side effects. Mainly disturbing are motor and non-motor fluctuations and dyskinesia. Numerous options from changing the medication regimen, to continuos dopaminergic drug delivery via apomorphine or Duodopa pumps and stereotactical interventions are available. The physician’s responsibility is to choose the right therapeutic procedure for each timepoint of the patient’s disease. In this review, we provide an up to date overview of the available strategies.
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- C Ossig
- Department of Neurology, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
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Chaudhuri KR, Rizos A, Sethi KD. Motor and nonmotor complications in Parkinson's disease: an argument for continuous drug delivery? J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2013; 120:1305-20. [PMID: 23456290 PMCID: PMC3751411 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-013-0981-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2012] [Accepted: 01/13/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The complications of long-term levodopa therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD) include motor fluctuations, dyskinesias, and also nonmotor fluctuations—at least equally common, but less well appreciated—in autonomic, cognitive/psychiatric, and sensory symptoms. In seeking the pathophysiologic mechanisms, the leading hypothesis is that in the parkinsonian brain, intermittent, nonphysiological stimulation of striatal dopamine receptors destabilizes an already unstable system. Accordingly, a major goal of PD treatment in recent years has been the attainment of continuous dopaminergic stimulation (CDS)—or, less theoretically (and more clinically verifiable), continuous drug delivery (CDD). Improvements in the steadiness of the plasma profiles of various dopaminergic therapies may be a signal of progress. However, improvements in plasma profile do not necessarily translate into CDS, or even into CDD to the brain. Still, it is reassuring that clinical studies of approaches to CDD have generally been positive. Head-to-head comparative trials have often failed to uncover evidence favoring such approaches over an intermittent therapy. Nevertheless, the findings among recipients of subcutaneous apomorphine infusion or intrajejunal levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel suggest that nonmotor PD symptoms or complications may improve in tandem with motor improvement. In vivo receptor binding studies may help to determine the degree of CDS that a dopaminergic therapy can confer. This may be a necessary first step toward establishing whether CDS is, in fact, an important determinant of clinical efficacy. Certainly, the complexities of optimal PD management, and the rationale for an underlying strategy such as CDS or CDD, have not yet been thoroughly elucidated.
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- K Ray Chaudhuri
- National Parkinson Foundation Centre of Excellence and National RLS, King's College Hospital, 9th Floor Ruskin Wing, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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Sleep disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD) are frequent and have numerous etiologies. Both nighttime sleep disturbances and daytime sleepiness can occur. The key to effective treatment is appropriate diagnosis. A careful interview of the patient and his or her bed partner provides direction for additional evaluations. Referral to a sleep specialist for quantitative studies is necessary to evaluate for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, sleep apnea, periodic limb movements, and other sleep disorders. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be attributed to interrupted nighttime sleep or daytime medications (particularly the dopamine agonists) or it may be intrinsic to PD. When the diagnosis is established, treatment is directed toward the primary sleep disturbance. Fragmented sleep due to recurrence of PD symptoms may improve with the use of long-acting preparations of carbidopa/levodopa. Sleep apnea is treated using continuous positive airway pressure, and REM sleep behavior disorder may improve using pharmacologic interventions, although controlled trials are lacking. Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements during sleep are treated with direct dopaminergic agonists at bedtime. Excessive daytime sleepiness related to the use of direct dopaminergic agonists may improve with dosage reduction or discontinuation. Stimulants such as modafinil may provide modest benefit.
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- Cynthia L Comella
- Cynthia L. Comella, MD Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison, Suite 755, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Del Sorbo F, Albanese A. Clinical management of pain and fatigue in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2012; 18 Suppl 1:S233-6. [PMID: 22166444 DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8020(11)70071-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Pain and fatigue are part of the phenomenological spectrum of Parkinson's disease (PD). These non-motor symptoms can be as troublesome as motor symptoms, impact activities of daily living, and are often underdiagnosed. The recognition of pain and fatigue requires a high degree of clinical suspicion and is facilitated by the use of specific questionnaires and ancillary tests. This workup is highly valuable particularly considering that pain and fatigue in PD may be treatable. We review here the clinical manifestations and management of these non-motor symptoms. Their resolution can be challenging, as there is insufficient evidence concerning effective treatment options.
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Borgohain R, Kandadai RM, Jabeen A, Kannikannan MA. Nonmotor outcomes in Parkinson's disease: is deep brain stimulation better than dopamine replacement therapy? Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2012; 5:23-41. [PMID: 22276074 DOI: 10.1177/1756285611423412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nonmotor symptoms are an integral part of Parkinson's disease and cause significant morbidity. Pharmacological therapy helps alleviate the disease but produces nonmotor manifestations. While deep brain stimulation (DBS) has emerged as the treatment of choice for motor dysfunction, the effect on nonmotor symptoms is not well known. Compared with pharmacological therapy, bilateral subthalamic nucleus (STN)-DBS or globus pallidum interna (GPi)-DBS has significant beneficial effects on pain, sleep, gastrointestinal and urological symptoms. STN-DBS is associated with a mild worsening in verbal fluency while GPi-DBS has no effect on cognition. STN-DBS may improve cardiovascular autonomic disturbances by reducing the dose of dopaminergic drugs. Because the motor effects of STN-DBS and GPi-DBS appear to be similar, nonmotor symptoms may determine the target choice in surgery of future patients.
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Recognition and diagnosis of sleep disorders in Parkinson's disease. J Neurol 2012; 259:2031-40. [PMID: 22535255 PMCID: PMC3464375 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-012-6505-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2012] [Accepted: 03/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sleep disturbances are among the most frequent and incapacitating non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), and are increasingly recognized as an important determinant of impaired quality of life. Here we review several recent developments regarding the recognition and diagnosis of sleep disorders in PD. In addition, we provide a practical and easily applicable approach to the diagnostic process as a basis for tailored therapeutic interventions. This includes a stepwise scheme that guides the clinical interview and subsequent ancillary investigations. In this scheme, the various possible sleep disorders are arranged not in order of prevalence, but in a ‘differential diagnostic’ order. We also provide recommendations for the use of sleep registrations such as polysomnography. Furthermore, we point out when a sleep specialist could be consulted to provide additional diagnostic and therapeutic input. This structured approach facilitates early detection of sleep disturbances in PD, so treatment can be initiated promptly.
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Wasner G, Deuschl G. Pains in Parkinson disease—many syndromes under one umbrella. Nat Rev Neurol 2012; 8:284-94. [DOI: 10.1038/nrneurol.2012.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Dopamine receptors are widely distributed within the central nervous system with its highest expression in the striatum. Two different families of dopamine receptors have been identified. The D₁ family comprises D₁ and D5 receptors, whereas D₂, D₃, and D₄ receptors form the D₂ family. These 2 families mediate different behavior patterns that are linked to activation of specific transduction pathways. The functional relevance of dopamine receptors derives from the reduced dopamine content found in the striatum of Parkinson disease (PD) patients and the ability of dopamine and dopamine receptors to reverse the motor deficits exhibited by PD patients. During the last 2 decades dopamine receptor agonists have been used either in de novo PD patients to prevent the appearance of dyskinesias or in PD patients with motor fluctuations to reduce the number of daily "off" hours. It seems that all dopamine receptors agonists produce similar motor responses and adverse effects, but data comparing their effectiveness in the treatment of PD are not available. In this article we summarize the main characteristics of dopamine receptors, their structure, their signaling pathways, and the responses mediated by their independent activation. Here is also described the therapeutic value of the different dopamine receptor agonists in the treatment of PD.
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Bayulkem K, Lopez G. Clinical approach to nonmotor sensory fluctuations in Parkinson's disease. J Neurol Sci 2011; 310:82-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2011.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2011] [Revised: 05/17/2011] [Accepted: 07/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Suzuki K, Miyamoto M, Miyamoto T, Iwanami M, Hirata K. Sleep disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease. PARKINSONS DISEASE 2011; 2011:219056. [PMID: 21876839 PMCID: PMC3159123 DOI: 10.4061/2011/219056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2010] [Revised: 04/23/2011] [Accepted: 06/22/2011] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Sleep disturbances are common problems affecting the quality life of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and are often underestimated. The causes of sleep disturbances are multifactorial and include nocturnal motor disturbances, nocturia, depressive symptoms, and medication use. Comorbidity of PD with sleep apnea syndrome, restless legs syndrome, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, or circadian cycle disruption also results in impaired sleep. In addition, the involvement of serotoninergic, noradrenergic, and cholinergic neurons in the brainstem as a disease-related change contributes to impaired sleep structures. Excessive daytime sleepiness is not only secondary to nocturnal disturbances or dopaminergic medication but may also be due to independent mechanisms related to impairments in ascending arousal system and the orexin system. Notably, several recent lines of evidence suggest a strong link between rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as PD. In the present paper, we review the current literature concerning sleep disorders in PD.
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- Keisuke Suzuki
- Department of Neurology, Center of Sleep Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, 880 Kitakobayashi, Mibu, Shimotsuga, Tochigi 321-0293, Japan
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Scholz H, Trenkwalder C, Kohnen R, Kriston L, Riemann D, Hornyak M. Dopamine agonists for restless legs syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011; 2011:CD006009. [PMID: 21412893 PMCID: PMC8908466 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006009.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND According to clinical guidelines, dopamine agonists are the first-line treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS). OBJECTIVES To evaluate efficacy and safety of dopamine agonists for RLS. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The Cochrane Library 2008, Issue 4), MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL, from January 1985 to December 2008, plus reference lists of articles. We contacted pharmaceutical companies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included double-blind randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of dopamine agonist treatment versus placebo or other treatment for a period of at least seven days in patients with RLS (≥ 18 years). Outcomes included the International RLS Severity Rating Scale (IRLS), Clinical Global Impressions (CGI-I), polysomnography and self rated sleep quality, quality of life, daytime functioning, and safety parameters. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two reviewers extracted data separately; assessed risk of bias; and contacted pharmaceutical companies and authors for additional information. We collected dropout rates due to adverse events and experience of adverse events. MAIN RESULTS We included 35 placebo controlled and three active controlled RCTs (N = 7365). The mean reduction on the IRLS was -5.7 points lower in dopamine agonist treatment compared to placebo (95% confidence interval (CI) -6.7 to -4.7). Periodic limb movements in sleep per hour of sleep (PLMS-Index; PLMSI) were -22.4/h lower than in placebo (95% CI -27.8 to -16.9). Self rated quality of sleep and disease specific quality of life were improved by a standardised mean difference (SMD) of 0.40 (95% CI 0.33 to 0.47) and 0.34 (95% CI 0.23 to 0.44), respectively. Patients were more likely to drop out (odds ratio (OR) 1.82, 95% CI 1.35 to 2.45) and experienced more adverse events under dopamine agonist treatment than with placebo (OR 1.82, 95% CI 1.59 to 2.08). Visual inspection of forest plots showed the highest efficacy in three studies investigating cabergoline and pergolide (N = 3). Active controlled trials investigated effects of cabergoline, pergolide, and pramipexole in a number of outcomes. The IRLS score was lower with cabergoline and pramipexole compared to levodopa (MD -5.3, 95% CI -8.4 to -2.1). Only four studies investigated treatment efficacy up to seven months. The most severe side effect, augmentation, was not assessed reliably. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The meta-analyses show the superiority of dopamine agonists over placebo in RCTs up to seven months. Cabergoline and pramipexole showed larger efficacy compared to levodopa in some but not all outcomes.
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- Hanna Scholz
- University Medical Center, FreiburgInterdisciplinary Pain CanterBreisacher Strasse, 64FreiburgGermany79106
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- Paracelsus ‐ Elena Hospital, Centre of Parkinson and Movement DisordersKlinikstrasse 16KasselGermany34128
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- RPS Research Germany GmbH, Nuremberg and University Erlangen‐NurembergScheurlstrasse 21NürnbergGermany90478
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- University Medical Center, Hamburg ‐ EppendorfDepartment of Medical PsychologyMartinistrasse 52HamburgGermany20246
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- University Medical Center, FreiburgDepartment of Psychiatry and PsychotherapyHauptstrasse 5FreiburgGermany79104
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- University Medical Center, FreiburgInterdisciplinary Pain CanterBreisacher Strasse, 64FreiburgGermany79106
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Scholz H, Trenkwalder C, Kohnen R, Kriston L, Riemann D, Hornyak M. Levodopa for restless legs syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011; 2011:CD005504. [PMID: 21328278 PMCID: PMC8889887 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005504.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Levodopa plus dopamine decarboxylase inhibitor is a common treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS). OBJECTIVES To evaluate efficacy and safety of levodopa for RLS compared to placebo and other active agents. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched CENTRAL (The Cochrane Library 2008, Issue 4), MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL, from January 1985 to December 2008, reference lists of articles, and contacted pharmaceutical companies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included double-blind randomised controlled trials (RCT) investigating levodopa treatment versus placebo or other treatment for at least seven days in patients with RLS (age ≥ 18 years). Outcomes included symptom severity, CGI-I, objective as well as self rated sleep parameters, quality of life, and safety parameters. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors extracted data, assessed risk of bias, and contacted pharmaceutical companies and authors for additional information. We collected dropouts due to adverse events and patients experiencing adverse events. MAIN RESULTS Six placebo controlled and three active controlled RCTs were included (521 participants). Symptom severity (11 point rating scale, 0 points indicating no symptoms, 10 points indicating maximally severe symptoms) was more reduced with levodopa than placebo in two studies (mean difference (MD) -1.34, 95% confidence interval (CI) -2.18 to -0.5, P = 0.002). Periodic limb movements in sleep per hour of sleep (PLMS-Index; PLMSI) improved by -26.28/h compared to placebo (95% CI -30.53 to -22.02, P < 0.00001).The CGI-I changed more with levodopa than placebo in two studies (MD -1.25, 95% CI -1.89 to -0.62, P = 0.0001). In two studies, sleep quality (sleep questionnaire, visual analogue scale) showed a large effect (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.92, 95% CI 0.52 to 1.33, P < 0.00001) whereas quality of life (50 mm Visual Analogue Scales) improved by 3.23 compared to placebo (95% CI 1.64 to 4.82, P < 0.0001). Few patients dropped out of treatment (3 of 218 patients) but more levodopa treated patients experienced adverse events than with placebo (odds ratio 2.61, 95% CI 1.35 to 5.04, P = 0.004). Two dopamine agonist controlled studies showed smaller effects with levodopa than cabergoline and pramipexole on the IRLS (MD 5.25, 95% CI 2.10 to 8.40, P =0.001), CGI-I (MD 0.62, 95% CI 0.37 to 0.87, P < 0.00001), and quality of life (MD 5.54, 95% CI 2.65 to 8.43, P = 0.0002). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Levodopa is efficacious for the short-term treatment of RLS. Augmentation, the clinically most relevant adverse event, was not investigated sufficiently.
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- Hanna Scholz
- University Medical Center, FreiburgInterdisciplinary Pain CanterBreisacher Strasse, 64FreiburgGermany79106
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- Paracelsus ‐ Elena Hospital, Centre of Parkinson and Movement DisordersKlinikstrasse 16KasselGermany34128
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- RPS Research Germany GmbH, Nuremberg and University Erlangen‐NurembergScheurlstrasse 21NürnbergGermany90478
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- University Medical Center, Hamburg ‐ EppendorfDepartment of Medical PsychologyMartinistrasse 52HamburgGermany20246
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- University Medical Center, FreiburgDepartment of Psychiatry and PsychotherapyHauptstrasse 5FreiburgGermany79104
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- University Medical Center, FreiburgInterdisciplinary Pain CanterBreisacher Strasse, 64FreiburgGermany79106
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What is the best treatment for fluctuating Parkinson’s disease: continuous drug delivery or deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus? J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2010; 118:907-14. [DOI: 10.1007/s00702-010-0555-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2010] [Accepted: 12/06/2010] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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