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Long-term effectiveness of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel on motor and non-motor symptoms in advanced Parkinson's disease: results of the Italian GLORIA patient population.

Neurol Sci · 2020-04-28

DOI: 10.1007/s10072-020-04401-wPMID: 32342325

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IntroductionThe GLORIA registry included 375 advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 24-month levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) treatment in routine medical care. This analysis focuses on the Italian population, 60 patients treated with LCIG in 7 specialised PD care centres.MethodsHours of "Off" and "On" time were assessed with a modified version of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part IV items 39 and 32. Motor fluctuations, dyskinesia, non-motor symptoms, quality of life and safety were evaluated.ResultsOverall, 42 (70%) out of 60 patients completed the registry. LCIG treatment reduced "Off" time (- 3.3 ± 2.7 h at month 24 (M24), P ConclusionsLCIG improved motor fluctuations, non-motor symptoms and quality of life over 24 months while tolerability was consistent with the established safety profile.

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