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desipramine and Parkinson Disease

desipramine has been researched along with Parkinson Disease in 30 studies

Desipramine: A tricyclic dibenzazepine compound that potentiates neurotransmission. Desipramine selectively blocks reuptake of norepinephrine from the neural synapse, and also appears to impair serotonin transport. This compound also possesses minor anticholinergic activity, through its affinity to muscarinic receptors.
desipramine : A dibenzoazepine consisting of 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine substituted on nitrogen with a 3-(methylamino)propyl group.

Parkinson Disease: A progressive, degenerative neurologic disease characterized by a TREMOR that is maximal at rest, retropulsion (i.e. a tendency to fall backwards), rigidity, stooped posture, slowness of voluntary movements, and a masklike facial expression. Pathologic features include loss of melanin containing neurons in the substantia nigra and other pigmented nuclei of the brainstem. LEWY BODIES are present in the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus but may also be found in a related condition (LEWY BODY DISEASE, DIFFUSE) characterized by dementia in combination with varying degrees of parkinsonism. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1059, pp1067-75)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disturbances in Parkinson's disease (PD)."6.73Comparison of desipramine and citalopram treatments for depression in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. ( Bordet, R; Cottencin, O; Defebvre, L; Destée, A; Devos, D; Dujardin, K; Moreau, C; Poirot, I; Thomas, P, 2008)
" In a 14-week randomized trial comparing pramipexole with sertraline in depressed patients without motor complications, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score decreased in both groups; however, in the pramipexole group, the proportion of patients who recovered was significantly higher."4.87Treatment of depressive symptoms in Parkinson's disease. ( Barone, P, 2011)
"We have investigated the effect of istradefylline on depression-like behaviors using the rat learned helplessness (LH) model."3.80Antidepressant activity of the adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, istradefylline (KW-6002) on learned helplessness in rats. ( Jenner, P; Kanda, T; Kobayashi, M; Mori, A; Ohta, T; Shiozaki, S; Yamada, K, 2014)
"Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disturbances in Parkinson's disease (PD)."2.73Comparison of desipramine and citalopram treatments for depression in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. ( Bordet, R; Cottencin, O; Defebvre, L; Destée, A; Devos, D; Dujardin, K; Moreau, C; Poirot, I; Thomas, P, 2008)
"All patients with PD and orthostatic hypotension had abnormal blood pressure responses to the Valsalva maneuver and septal and lateral ventricular myocardial concentrations of 6-[(18)F]fluorodopamine-derived radioactivity >2 SD below the normal mean."2.70Orthostatic hypotension from sympathetic denervation in Parkinson's disease. ( Bruce, SR; Dendi, R; Goldstein, DS; Holmes, CS; Li, ST, 2002)
"In a 39-year-old man with Parkinson's disease and a history of anxiety disorders, anxiety-provoking situations such as group psychotherapy precipitated panic attacks and caused pronounced worsening of the parkinsonian symptoms."1.27Parkinson's disease complicated by anxiety. ( Ahlskog, JE; Black, JL; Routh, LC, 1987)

Research

Studies (30)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199015 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's7 (23.33)29.6817
2010's7 (23.33)24.3611
2020's1 (3.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kamińska, K1
Lenda, T1
Konieczny, J1
Lorenc-Koci, E1
Luo, Y1
Li, Z1
Peng, X1
Xia, L1
Ma, L1
Szkilnik, R1
Brus, R1
Malinowska-Borowska, J1
Nowak, D1
Waliczek, M1
Kostrzewa, RM1
Nowak, P1
Yamada, K1
Kobayashi, M1
Shiozaki, S1
Ohta, T1
Mori, A1
Jenner, P1
Kanda, T1
Lee, MY1
Hong, S1
Kim, N1
Shin, KS1
Kang, SJ1
Dupre, KB1
Eskow, KL1
Barnum, CJ2
Bishop, C2
Okun, MS1
Fernandez, HH1
Engler, H1
Doenlen, R1
Riether, C1
Engler, A1
Niemi, MB1
Besedovsky, HO1
del Rey, A1
Pacheco-López, G1
Feldon, J1
Schedlowski, M1
Lauterbach, EC1
Victoroff, J1
Coburn, KL1
Shillcutt, SD1
Doonan, SM1
Mendez, MF1
Barone, P1
Bhide, N1
Lindenbach, D1
Surrena, MA1
Goldenberg, AA1
Tignor, S1
Klioueva, A1
Walters, H1
Lee, KH1
Blaha, CD1
Harris, BT1
Cooper, S1
Hitti, FL1
Leiter, JC1
Roberts, DW1
Kim, U1
Devos, D1
Dujardin, K1
Poirot, I1
Moreau, C1
Cottencin, O1
Thomas, P1
Destée, A1
Bordet, R1
Defebvre, L1
Aebert, K1
Jorga, KM1
Fotteler, B1
Modi, M1
Rabbia, M1
Goldstein, DS1
Holmes, CS1
Dendi, R1
Bruce, SR1
Li, ST1
Routh, LC1
Black, JL1
Ahlskog, JE1
Cash, R1
Dennis, T1
L'Heureux, R1
Raisman, R1
Javoy-Agid, F1
Scatton, B1
Nelson, SR1
Walaszek, EJ1
Markham, CH1
Tolosa, E1
Laitinen, L1
Muscettola, GB1
Giovannucci, M1
Montanini, R1
Morselli, PL1
Garattini, S1
Kaufmann, W1
Butz, P1
Wiesendanger, M1
Boullin, DJ1
O'Brien, RA1
De Divitiis, E1
Signorelli, CD1
Cerillo, A1
Tissot, R1
Gaillard, JM1
Guggisberg, M1
Gauthier, G1
de Ajuriaguerra, J1
Matussek, N2
Pohlmeier, H2

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Study of Antidepressants in Parkinson's Disease[NCT00086190]Phase 3115 participants (Actual)Interventional2005-06-30Completed
The Effects of Supplementing Tyrosine on Blood Pressure in Parkinson's Disease[NCT01676103]Phase 1/Phase 240 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-09-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II)

Beck Depression Inventory II ranges from 0-63. Higher score indicates more severe depression. 0-13 minimal depression, 14-19 mild depression, 20-28 moderate depression, 29-63 severe depression. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in BDI-II score (Mean)
Paroxetine-9.7
Venlafaxine Extended Release-9.6
Placebo-5.2

Change in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)

Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. Maximum score 126. Higher score indicates greater psychiatric difficulties. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in BPRS score (Mean)
Paroxetine-9.0
Venlafaxine Extended Release-9.8
Placebo-4.4

Change in Geriatric Depression Rating Scale (GDS)

Geriatric Depression Scale ranges from 0-30. Higher score indicates more severe depression. 0-9 normal, 10-19 mild depression, 20-30 severe depression. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in GDS score (Mean)
Paroxetine-6.9
Venlafaxine Extended Release-6.9
Placebo-2.8

Change in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) Scores

Change in Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression over 12 weeks. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale ranges from 0-50. Higher scores represent more significant depression. Mild depression ranges from 8-13, moderate depression from 14-18, severe 19-22 and very severe any score over 23. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in HAM-D score (Mean)
Paroxetine-13.0
Venlafaxine Extended Release-11.0
Placebo-6.8

Change in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale ranges from 0-60. Higher score indicates more severe depression. 0-6 normal, 7-19 mild depression, 20-34 moderate depression, greater than 34 severe depression. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in MADRS score (Mean)
Paroxetine-13.6
Venlafaxine Extended Release-10.9
Placebo-6.6

Change in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ) - 39 - Emotional Well-Being

Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) - Emotional Well-Being maximum score 24, minimum score of 0.Lower score indicates a better perceived health status. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in PDQ-39 Emotional score (Mean)
Paroxetine-21.4
Venlafaxine Extended Release-20.7
Placebo-10.9

Change in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ) - 39 - Overall

Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) Total. Range 0-100. Lower score indicates a better perceived health status. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in PDQ-39 score (Mean)
Paroxetine-8.0
Venlafaxine Extended Release-8.4
Placebo-5.3

Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores range from 0-21, with higher scores indicating severe sleep difficulties. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in PQSI score (Mean)
Paroxetine-2.1
Venlafaxine Extended Release-2.6
Placebo-1.1

Change in Short Form 36 Health Survey - Mental Component Summary

Short Form 36 Health Survey. Range 0-100. Higher score indicates a better perceived quality of life. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in SF-36 mental score (Mean)
Paroxetine11.4
Venlafaxine Extended Release9.5
Placebo4.8

Change in Short Form 36 Health Survey - Mental Health

Short Form 36 Health Survey - Mental Health subscale ranges from 0-100. Higher score indicates a better perceived quality of life. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in SF-36 Mental Health score (Mean)
Paroxetine16.7
Venlafaxine Extended Release17.4
Placebo9.7

Change in Short Form 36 Health Survey - Role-Emotional

Short Form 36 Health Survey - Emotional subscale ranges from 0-100. Higher score indicates a better perceived quality of life. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in SF-36 Role score (Mean)
Paroxetine39.5
Venlafaxine Extended Release26.9
Placebo12.7

Change in Short Form 36 Health Survey - Vitality

Short Form 36 Health Survey - Vitality subscale ranges from 0-100. Higher score indicates a better perceived quality of life. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in SF-36 vitality score (Mean)
Paroxetine13.5
Venlafaxine Extended Release9.1
Placebo4.7

Change in Snaith Clinical Anxiety Scale (CAS)

Snaith Clinical Anxiety Scale. Range 0-21. Higher scores indicate increased anxiety. Score greater than 8 indicates clinical anxiety. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in CAS score (Mean)
Paroxetine-3.6
Venlafaxine Extended Release-3.2
Placebo-2.4

Change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS)

Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Higher score indicates more severe Parkinson's disease symptoms. Total maximum = 176. Mental maximum = 52, Activities of Daily Living maximum = 52, Motor maximum = 72. Minimum = 0. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in UPDRS score (Mean)
Paroxetine-8.7
Venlafaxine Extended Release-7.0
Placebo-4.3

Change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) - Bulbar

Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale - Bulbar maximum score 24, minimum score of 0. Higher score indicates more severe Parkinson's disease symptoms. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in UPDRS-Bulbar score (Mean)
Paroxetine-1.4
Venlafaxine Extended Release-1.4
Placebo-0.5

Change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) - Motor

Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale - Motor has a maximum score of 72, minimum score of 0. Higher score indicates more severe Parkinson's disease symptoms. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in UPDRS-motor score (Mean)
Paroxetine-4.3
Venlafaxine Extended Release-2.0
Placebo-1.0

Change in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) - Tremor

Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale - Tremor subscale ranges from 0-23. Higher score indicates more severe Parkinson's disease symptoms. (NCT00086190)
Timeframe: from the beginning (0 weeks) to end (12 weeks) of the double-blind phase

InterventionChange in UPDRS-tremor score (Mean)
Paroxetine0.4
Venlafaxine Extended Release0.5
Placebo-0.6

Reviews

4 reviews available for desipramine and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Psychopharmacological neuroprotection in neurodegenerative disease: assessing the preclinical data.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2010,Winter, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Alzheimer Disease; Amyloid beta-Peptides; Antioxidants; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Benzo

2010
Treatment of depressive symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
    European journal of neurology, 2011, Volume: 18 Suppl 1

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antiparkinson Agents; Benzothiazoles; Depression; Desipramine; Dop

2011
Pharmacology of the central nervous system.
    Progress in neurology and psychiatry, 1968, Volume: 23

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Acetylcholine; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Amphetamine; Anger; Angiote

1968
Parkinson's disease; modern treatment.
    Minnesota medicine, 1973, Volume: 56, Issue:6

    Topics: Amantadine; Amphetamine; Antidepressive Agents; Antiparkinson Agents; Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxyl

1973

Trials

4 trials available for desipramine and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Comparison of desipramine and citalopram treatments for depression in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 2008, Apr-30, Volume: 23, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Citalopram; Depression; Desipramine; Double-Blind Method; Female; Human

2008
Effect of tolcapone on the haemodynamic effects and tolerability of desipramine.
    European neurology, 2000, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antiparkinson Agents; Benzophenones; Cross-Over Studies; Desipramine; Double-Blind Method; Dr

2000
Orthostatic hypotension from sympathetic denervation in Parkinson's disease.
    Neurology, 2002, Apr-23, Volume: 58, Issue:8

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Aged; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Brain; Catecholamines; Desipr

2002
Desipramine in treatment of Parkinson's disease. A placebo-controlled study.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 1969, Volume: 45, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Clinical Trials as Topic; Depression; Desipramine; Drug Synergism; Fatigue; Gait; Human

1969

Other Studies

22 other studies available for desipramine and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Behavioral and neurochemical interactions of the tricyclic antidepressant drug desipramine with L-DOPA in 6-OHDA-lesioned rats. Implications for motor and psychiatric functions in Parkinson's disease.
    Psychopharmacology, 2022, Volume: 239, Issue:11

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antiparkinson Agents; Antipruritics; Corpus Striatum; Des

2022
Desipramine rescues emotional memory deficit induced by low doses of reserpine.
    Behavioural pharmacology, 2017, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Amygdala; Animals; Cues; Desipramine; Emotions; Fear; Long-Term Potentiation; Male; Memory; Memory D

2017
Ontogenetic manganese exposure with perinatal 6-OHDA lesioning alters behavioral responses of rats to dopamine D₁ and D2 agonist treatments.
    Environmental toxicology and pharmacology, 2014, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Desipramine; Dopamine; Dopamine Agonists; Exploratory Behavior; Female; H

2014
Antidepressant activity of the adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, istradefylline (KW-6002) on learned helplessness in rats.
    Psychopharmacology, 2014, Volume: 231, Issue:14

    Topics: Adenosine A2 Receptor Antagonists; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Animal; Brain; Depressi

2014
Tricyclic Antidepressants Amitriptyline and Desipramine Induced Neurotoxicity Associated with Parkinson's Disease.
    Molecules and cells, 2015, Volume: 38, Issue:8

    Topics: Adenosine Triphosphate; Amitriptyline; Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antioxidants; Apop

2015
Striatal 5-HT1A receptor stimulation reduces D1 receptor-induced dyskinesia and improves movement in the hemiparkinsonian rat.
    Neuropharmacology, 2008, Volume: 55, Issue:8

    Topics: 8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin; Adrenergic Agents; Animals; Benzazepines; Biogenic Monoamine

2008
Will tricyclic antidepressants make a comeback for depressed Parkinson disease patients?
    Neurology, 2009, Mar-10, Volume: 72, Issue:10

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Citalopram; Depressive Disorder; Desipramine; Female; Humans; Male

2009
Time-dependent alterations of peripheral immune parameters after nigrostriatal dopamine depletion in a rat model of Parkinson's disease.
    Brain, behavior, and immunity, 2009, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Analysis of Variance; Animals; Cell Count; Corpus Striatum; Corticoste

2009
Effects of noradrenergic denervation on L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia and its treatment by α- and β-adrenergic receptor antagonists in hemiparkinsonian rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 2012, Volume: 100, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adrenergic Neurons; Animals; Behavior, An

2012
Dopamine efflux in the rat striatum evoked by electrical stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: potential mechanism of action in Parkinson's disease.
    The European journal of neuroscience, 2006, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Action Potentials; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Corpus Striatum; Desipramine; Disease Models, Animal;

2006
[What success does L-Dopa have in the treatment of parkinsonian akinesia?].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1967, Mar-17, Volume: 92, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Biperiden; Blood-Brain Barrier; Desipramine; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dopa Decarboxylase; Femal

1967
Parkinson's disease complicated by anxiety.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 1987, Volume: 62, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Behavior Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Desipramine; Humans; Male; Pa

1987
Parkinson's disease and dementia: norepinephrine and dopamine in locus ceruleus.
    Neurology, 1987, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Brain; Dementia; Desipramine; Dopamine; Homovanillic Acid; Humans; Locus Co

1987
The "on-off" side effect of L-DOPA.
    Advances in neurology, 1974, Volume: 5

    Topics: Age Factors; Amitriptyline; Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors; Athetosis; Carbidopa; Cate

1974
Relationship between desipramine plasma levels and the effect in Parkinson's syndrome.
    Revue europeenne d'etudes cliniques et biologiques. European journal of clinical and biological research, 1972, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Contracture; Desipramine; Drug Synergism; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Paralysis;

1972
[Effect of a combined L-Dopa and decarboxylase inhibitor (Ro 4-4602) therapy in parkinsonism patients. Quantitative analysis of bradykinesia using reaction times].
    Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Nervenheilkunde, 1969, Dec-29, Volume: 197, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Carboxy-Lyases; Desipramine; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Discrimination, Psychological; Drug Syner

1969
Accumulation of dopamine by blood platelets from normal subjects and parkinsonian patients under treatment with L-DOPA.
    British journal of pharmacology, 1970, Volume: 39, Issue:4

    Topics: Adenosine Triphosphate; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Biological Transport; Blood Platelets; Carbon Isoto

1970
[Desipramine in the therapy of Parkinson's disease].
    Rassegna internazionale di clinica e terapia, 1971, Feb-28, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Desipramine; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease

1971
[Treatment of Parkinsonian syndromes with two derivates of iminodibenzil: imipramine (tofranil) and desipramine (pertrofana)].
    Revista clinica espanola, 1967, Sep-15, Volume: 106, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Desipramine; Female; Humans; Imipramine; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease

1967
[Treatment of Parkinsonism with oral L-DOPA combined with a decarboxylase inhibitor (Ro IV 46.02)].
    La Presse medicale, 1969, Apr-05, Volume: 77, Issue:17

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anemia, Hemolytic; Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors; Blood Cell Count; Carb

1969
[The effects of desmethylimipramine (Pertofran) on catecholamine metabolism in the central nervous system and the Parkinson syndrome].
    Klinische Wochenschrift, 1965, Jul-15, Volume: 43, Issue:14

    Topics: Catecholamines; Central Nervous System; Desipramine; Humans; Parkinson Disease

1965
[Investigations on the effect of desmethylimipramine-Pertofran on parkinsonism in man].
    Archiv fur Psychiatrie und Nervenkrankheiten, 1965, Nov-22, Volume: 207, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Arteriosclerosis; Desipramine; Encephalitis; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Dise

1965