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modafinil and Parkinson Disease

modafinil has been researched along with Parkinson Disease in 13 studies

Modafinil: A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS.
modafinil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of armodafinil and (S)-modafinil. A central nervous system stimulant, it is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The optical enantiomers of modafinil have similar pharmacological actions in animals.
2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide : A sulfoxide that is dimethylsulfoxide in which two hydrogens attached to one of the methyl groups are replaced by phenyl groups, while one hydrogen attached to the other methyl group is replaced by a carbamoyl (aminocarbonyl) 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
"To assess the therapeutic efficacy of modafinil in the treatment of increased daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD)."9.10Modafinil for the treatment of daytime sleepiness in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled polygraphic trial. ( Brandauer, E; Frauscher, B; Glatzl, S; Högl, B; Poewe, W; Saletu, M; Seppi, K; Ulmer, H; Wenning, G, 2002)
"We assessed the safety and efficacy of modafinil for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD)."9.10Randomized trial of modafinil for treating subjective daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease. ( Adler, CH; Caviness, JN; Hentz, JG; Lind, M; Tiede, J, 2003)
"Modafinil (Provigil) is approved for treating excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, for shift-work sleep disorder, and as an adjunctive treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who have residual daytime sleepiness despite optimal treatment with continuous positive airway pressure."8.84Modafinil in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness. ( Foldvary-Schaefer, N; Valentino, RM, 2007)
"To assess the therapeutic efficacy of modafinil in the treatment of increased daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD)."5.10Modafinil for the treatment of daytime sleepiness in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled polygraphic trial. ( Brandauer, E; Frauscher, B; Glatzl, S; Högl, B; Poewe, W; Saletu, M; Seppi, K; Ulmer, H; Wenning, G, 2002)
"We assessed the safety and efficacy of modafinil for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD)."5.10Randomized trial of modafinil for treating subjective daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease. ( Adler, CH; Caviness, JN; Hentz, JG; Lind, M; Tiede, J, 2003)
"Modafinil (Provigil) is approved for treating excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, for shift-work sleep disorder, and as an adjunctive treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who have residual daytime sleepiness despite optimal treatment with continuous positive airway pressure."4.84Modafinil in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness. ( Foldvary-Schaefer, N; Valentino, RM, 2007)
"Treatment with dopaminergic agents result excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and some studies have shown the benefit of using modafinil for treating excessive daytime sleepiness of Parkinson's disease (PD) patient."3.88Modafinil alleviates levodopa-induced excessive nighttime sleepiness and restores monoaminergic systems in a nocturnal animal model of Parkinson's disease. ( Ando, R; Choudhury, ME; Kannou, M; Kubo, M; Kyaw, WT; Nagai, M; Nishikawa, N; Nomoto, M; Tanaka, J; Yamanishi, Y, 2018)
"Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a frequent and disabling symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) without approved treatment."3.11THN 102 for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Parkinson's Disease: A Phase 2a Trial. ( Azulay, JP; Bosse, B; Corvol, JC; Dauvilliers, Y; Defebvre, L; Klostermann, F; Kovacs, N; Maltête, D; Ondo, WG; Pahwa, R; Rascol, O; Rein, W; Thobois, S; Valis, M; Videnovic, A, 2022)
"Modafinil was titrated up over 4 weeks to maximum of 400 mg/day."2.75Modafinil for Parkinson's disease fatigue. ( Baker, GA; Steiger, MJ; Taylor, J; Tyne, HL, 2010)
"Modafinil is a wake-promoting agent approved for use in narcolepsy, but it is often used to treat a variety of somnolent conditions."2.71Modafinil for daytime somnolence in Parkinson's disease: double blind, placebo controlled parallel trial. ( Atassi, F; Fayle, R; Jankovic, J; Ondo, WG, 2005)
"Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is described as inappropriate and undesirable sleepiness during waking hours and is a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease, affecting up to 50% of patients."2.47Excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease. ( Chaudhuri, KR; Knie, B; Logishetty, K; Mitra, MT, 2011)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's6 (46.15)29.6817
2010's5 (38.46)24.3611
2020's2 (15.38)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Corvol, JC1
Azulay, JP1
Bosse, B1
Dauvilliers, Y1
Defebvre, L1
Klostermann, F1
Kovacs, N1
Maltête, D1
Ondo, WG2
Pahwa, R1
Rein, W1
Thobois, S1
Valis, M1
Videnovic, A1
Rascol, O1
Folkerts, AK1
Nielsen, J1
Gollan, R1
Lansu, A1
Solfronk, D1
Monsef, I1
Ernst, M1
Skoetz, N1
Zeuner, KE1
Kalbe, E1
Ando, R1
Choudhury, ME1
Yamanishi, Y1
Kyaw, WT1
Kubo, M1
Kannou, M1
Nishikawa, N1
Tanaka, J1
Nomoto, M1
Nagai, M1
Fowler, E1
Maderal, A1
Yosipovitch, G1
Garcia-Rill, E1
Tyne, HL1
Taylor, J1
Baker, GA1
Steiger, MJ1
Knie, B1
Mitra, MT1
Logishetty, K1
Chaudhuri, KR1
Högl, B1
Saletu, M1
Brandauer, E1
Glatzl, S1
Frauscher, B1
Seppi, K1
Ulmer, H1
Wenning, G1
Poewe, W1
Adler, CH1
Caviness, JN1
Hentz, JG1
Lind, M1
Tiede, J1
Fayle, R1
Atassi, F1
Jankovic, J1
Valentino, RM1
Foldvary-Schaefer, N1
Hauser, RA1
Wahba, MN1
Zesiewicz, TA1
McDowell Anderson, W1
Happe, S1
Pirker, W1
Sauter, C1
Klösch, G1
Zeitlhofer, J1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Effects of Bright Light Treatment on Daytime Sleepiness and Nocturnal Sleep in Patients With Parkinson's Disease[NCT01338649]27 participants (Actual)Interventional2007-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) Scores Comparing the Bright Light Exposure With Dim-red Light Exposure.

ESS score range is 0-24; lower ESS scores indicate less daytime sleepiness; higher ESS scores indicate more severe sleepiness ESS will be taken and compared at screening and week 4 visits between the bright light exposure and dim-red light exposure groups. (NCT01338649)
Timeframe: baseline and 4 weeks

Interventionscore (Mean)
Bright White4.46
Dim Red Light1.77

Reviews

4 reviews available for modafinil and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Physical Exercise as a Potential Treatment for Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions.
    Journal of Parkinson's disease, 2023, Volume: 13, Issue:5

    Topics: Exercise; Humans; Modafinil; Parkinson Disease; Quality of Life

2023
Neuroepigenetics of arousal: Gamma oscillations in the pedunculopontine nucleus.
    Journal of neuroscience research, 2019, Volume: 97, Issue:12

    Topics: Acetylation; Animals; Arousal; Calcium Channels; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Decerebrate Stat

2019
Excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease.
    CNS drugs, 2011, Volume: 25, Issue:3

    Topics: Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Dopamine

2011
Modafinil in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness.
    Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine, 2007, Volume: 74, Issue:8

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulan

2007

Trials

5 trials available for modafinil and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
THN 102 for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Parkinson's Disease: A Phase 2a Trial.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 2022, Volume: 37, Issue:2

    Topics: Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Flecainide; Humans; Modaf

2022
Modafinil for Parkinson's disease fatigue.
    Journal of neurology, 2010, Volume: 257, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Disability Evaluation; Dose-Response

2010
Modafinil for the treatment of daytime sleepiness in Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled polygraphic trial.
    Sleep, 2002, Volume: 25, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cross-Over Studies; Disorders of Exce

2002
Randomized trial of modafinil for treating subjective daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cross-Over Studies; Disorders

2003
Modafinil for daytime somnolence in Parkinson's disease: double blind, placebo controlled parallel trial.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 76, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Do

2005

Other Studies

4 other studies available for modafinil and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Modafinil alleviates levodopa-induced excessive nighttime sleepiness and restores monoaminergic systems in a nocturnal animal model of Parkinson's disease.
    Journal of pharmacological sciences, 2018, Volume: 136, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Antiparkinson Agents; Arousal; Benzhydryl Compounds; Biogenic Monoamines; Disease Models, A

2018
Treatment-induced Delusions of Infestation Associated with Increased Brain Dopamine Levels.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2019, Mar-01, Volume: 99, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Brain; Deep Brain Stimulation; Delusional Paras

2019
Modafinil treatment of pramipexole-associated somnolence.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 2000, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antiparkinson Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Benzothiazoles; Central Nervous System Stimulants

2000
Successful treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in Parkinson's disease with modafinil.
    Journal of neurology, 2001, Volume: 248, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Female; Humans; Modafinil; Parkinson

2001