NCT Number: NCT07604883
This prospective observational study aims to identify and preliminarily validate molecular biomarkers, including microRNAs and metabolites, for the early differentiation of Parkinson's disease (PD) from atypical parkinsonian syndromes (APS). The study will enroll up to 100 patients with PD, 50 patients with suspected APS, and 50 healthy controls.
Participants will undergo clinical assessments and provide blood, urine, and stool samples at baseline and after 12-18 months of follow-up. Molecular analyses, including microRNA profiling, metabolomics, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), and microbiome analysis, will be performed to identify disease-specific diagnostic signatures.
The primary objective is to detect differences in molecular profiles among patients with PD, patients with APS, and healthy controls. Secondary objectives include evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of biomarker panels and assessing longitudinal changes in these biomarkers over time.
Although participants will not receive direct therapeutic benefits, the study may contribute to the development of non-invasive tools for the early diagnosis and improved differentiation of parkinsonian disorders.
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Get Notified40 year–80 year
All sexes
Observational
Department of Neurology, CMKP Prof. Witold Orłowski Clinical Hospital, Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Patients with suspected neurodegenerative parkinsonism in the course of PD or APS, defined according to the 2015 MDS criteria as bradykinesia accompanied by at least one additional symptom: rigidity and/or resting tremor.
Age between 40 and 80 years. Written informed consent for participation in the study. Duration of parkinsonian symptoms shorter than 3 years. Abnormal dopamine transporter single-photon emission computed tomography (DaTscan) result confirming presynaptic dopaminergic neuronal degeneration.
Exclusion criteria
Lack of consent to participate in the study. Secondary or drug-induced parkinsonism. Other central nervous system (CNS) disorders (e.g., neoplastic or vascular processes) that could account for the symptoms.
Active malignancy, infection, or autoimmune inflammatory disease. Severe systemic diseases, including advanced heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] class III-IV), poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, renal failure with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≤ 60 mL/min/1.73 m², or hepatic failure.
Presence of a known monogenic mutation causing parkinsonism according to the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) classification.
Antibiotic therapy or use of probiotics within 3 months prior to the study visit.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Time frame: 18 months
Identification of microRNA in peripheral blood enabling the differentiation of PD and APS at an early stage of the disease.
Time frame: 18 months
Identification of metabolomic profiles in peripheral blood enabling the early differentiation between PD and APS.
Time frame: 18 months
Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of biomarkers in differentiating PD from APS-analysis of receiver operating characteristic curves.
Time frame: 18 months
Longitudinal analysis comparing molecular characteristics assessed at two distinct time points: T0 (baseline clinical visit) and T2 (follow-up assessment conducted 12-18 months later).
Time frame: 18 months
Comprehensive clinical characterization of participants at baseline (T0) and follow-up (T2) to identify clinical features associated with PD and APS, and to support final diagnostic classification according to Movement Disorder Society (MDS) criteria.
At the baseline visit (T0), detailed clinical data will be collected, including the severity of motor symptoms assessed using the MDS-UPDRS scale in both ON and OFF states (following a 12-hour withdrawal of dopaminergic medication), as well as non-motor symptoms evaluated with the MDS-NMS, RBDSQ, and GIDS-PD scales. Demographic data, family history of neurological disorders, and information regarding known PD-associated genetic mutations will also be recorded. Cognitive function and mood disturbances will be assessed using the MoCA, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Frontal Assessment Battery. In all patients examined in the OFF state, blood pressure and heart rate.
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw
Other Gov
Identification of Molecular Biomarkers, Including microRNAs and Metabolites, Enabling Early Differentiation of Parkinson's Disease and Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes in a Prospective Observational Study.
Acronym: BIOMARK-PS
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