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Titration Dynamics and Early Treatment Burden in Advanced Parkinson's Disease: A Multicenter Comparison of CSFLI and LCIG Infusion Therapies

Pinna, B; Fenu, G; Mellino, P; Serra, G; Cadeddu, G; Murgia, D; Gozzi, A; Antenucci, P; Tessitore, A; Ciaramaglia, O; et al. Pinna, B; Fenu, G; Mellino, P; Serra, G; Cadeddu, G; Murgia, D; Gozzi, A; Antenucci, P; Tessitore, A; Ciaramaglia, O; Modugno, N; Pietracupa, S; Avenali, M; Zangaglia, R; Valentino, F; Pisani, A; Mascia, MM; Puligheddu, M; Zibetti, M; Imbalzano, G; Lopiano, L; Calandra‐Buonaura, G; Giannini, G; Baldelli, L; Cani, I; Solla, P; Ercoli, T; Sensi, M; De Micco, R; Morgante, F; Cossu, G (2025) Titration Dynamics and Early Treatment Burden in Advanced Parkinson's Disease: A Multicenter Comparison of CSFLI and LCIG Infusion Therapies. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. ISSN 2330-1619 https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.70448
SGUL Authors: Morgante, Francesca

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Abstract

Background Continuous subcutaneous infusion of foslevodopa/foscarbidopa (CSFLI) and intrajejunal levodopa‐carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) are established options for advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Real‐world data on early titration and management are limited. Objectives To compare clinical course, safety, and practical implications of titration with CSFLI versus LCIG. Methods In this retrospective study across nine Italian centers using uniform titration protocols, we analyzed 103 patients treated with CSFLI and 129 with LCIG. Clinical outcomes, levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD), follow‐up needs, and adverse events were evaluated over 3 months. Results Both therapies improved motor symptoms and quality of life. CSFLI required more frequent follow‐up visits and larger LEDD increases to reach optimization, with common but generally mild local reactions. LCIG showed fewer titration demands, with occasional peristomal issues. Conclusions While equally effective, CSFLI requires closer supervision during early management. Recognizing these practical differences can guide therapy selection and service planning in advanced PD.

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Additional Information: This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Pinna, B., Fenu, G., Mellino, P., Serra, G., Cadeddu, G., Murgia, D., Gozzi, A., Antenucci, P., Tessitore, A., Ciaramaglia, O., Modugno, N., Pietracupa, S., Avenali, M., Zangaglia, R., Valentino, F., Pisani, A., Mascia, M.M., Puligheddu, M., Zibetti, M., Imbalzano, G., Lopiano, L., Calandra-Buonaura, G., Giannini, G., Baldelli, L., Cani, I., Solla, P., Ercoli, T., Sensi, M., De Micco, R., Morgante, F. and Cossu, G. (2025), Titration Dynamics and Early Treatment Burden in Advanced Parkinson's Disease: A Multicenter Comparison of CSFLI and LCIG Infusion Therapies. Mov Disord Clin Pract, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.70448. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.
Keywords: Parkinson's disease, foslevodopa, infusion therapy, levodopa, titration
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: Academic Structure > Neuroscience & Cell Biology Research Institute
Academic Structure > Neuroscience & Cell Biology Research Institute > Neuromodulation & Motor Control
Journal or Publication Title: Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
ISSN: 2330-1619
Language: en
Media of Output: Print-Electronic
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UNSPECIFIEDCOMETA project PIANO SVILUPPO E COESIONE SALUTE - Traiettoria 4 "Biotecnologie, bioinformatica e sviluppo farmaceutico": "HybridHub (H2UB): Modelli cellulari e computazionali, micro e nanotecnologie per la personalizzazioneUNSPECIFIED
PubMed ID: 41268719
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2025-11-21 Published Online
2025-11-04 Accepted
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URI: https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/118167
Publisher's version: https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.70448

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