Duodenal Levodopa Infusion, Quality of Life and Autonomic Nervous System in Parkinson's Disease

Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of continuous levodopa infusion on autonomic nervous system in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), blood pressure regulation and sweating. The investigators' hypothesis is that levodopa infusion may alleviate hyperhidrosis and orthostatic hypotension.

Timeline

Start

2009-04

Primary completion

2011-01

Completion

2011-01

Drugs

Indications