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Expert Consensus on the Use of On-Demand Treatments for OFF Episodes in Parkinson's Disease: A Modified Delphi Panel

  • Stuart H. Isaacson
  • , Madhureeta Achari
  • , Roongroj Bhidayasiri
  • , Cynthia Comella
  • , Jill Giordano Farmer
  • , Fiona Gupta
  • , Sarah Jones
  • , David Kreitzman
  • , Daniel Kremens
  • , Simon J.G. Lewis
  • , Werner Poewe
  • , Eduardo Tolosa
  • , Cynthia Campos
  • , Sarah N. Gibbs
  • , Michael S. Broder

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Abstract

Background: On-demand treatments can treat OFF episodes in Parkinson's disease, however, there is limited information regarding when to prescribe them. Objective: Develop expert consensus to determine appropriate clinical factors for considering on-demand treatments. Methods: Using a RAND/UCLA modified Delphi panel method, a panel developed consensus on the use of on-demand treatments for OFF episodes. Results: The panel agreed on-demand treatments were appropriate when OFF episodes were associated with greater functional impact and interfered with basic daily activities. The panel also agreed on-demand treatment may be appropriate for patients with morning akinesia and/or delayed ON of first levodopa dose and >1 type of OFF episode (eg, early morning OFF or wearing OFF regardless of frequency). Conclusions: Experts agreed on-demand treatment is appropriate for many patients with OFF episodes. The greater the functional impact of OFF episodes, the more likely experts agreed that on-demand treatment is appropriate to prescribe.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)652-657
Number of pages6
JournalMovement Disorders Clinical Practice
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2023

Keywords

  • OFF episode
  • Parkinson's disease
  • movement disorderneurology
  • on-demand treatment

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