The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a prebiotic medication for the treatment of constipation in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
This study is being conducted across South East Queensland. There will be a total of 50 participants enrolled over approximately three sites. Participant involvement in the trial will last 20 weeks, which will include five visits to the study clinic.
Eligibility
Participants must be:
- Male or female aged 25 to 80 (inclusive)
- Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease
- Have three or less bowel movement per week.
What to expect
This is a cross over study which means you will receive both the active drug and placebo throughout the study. You will receive either study medication or a placebo (a placebo is a medication with no active ingredients).
Study activities will include:
- A physical examination - measurement of vital signs (heart rate, and blood pressure), a collection of blood, saliva , urine, and stool samples
- Undergoing two abdominal X-rays
- Maintaining a regular food diary
- Completing a number of Parkinson’s disease assessments at each of the five visits.
This research project is proudly supported by the MRFF and sponsored by the University of Sydney.
The study has been ethically approved by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital,
RBWH-Ethics@health.qld.gov.au.
For more information, contact:
Helen Woodhouse & Sue Perry
QDRI.research@uq.edu.au
07 33465043
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