Parkinson Disease Clinical Trials

117 studies are recruiting for parkinson disease in the United States right now. Each one is listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry the research teams themselves file with. TrialBoost is not a doctor, a research site, or a study sponsor: the research team decides who takes part.

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  1. Percept Transitions in FOG and PD

    The purpose of this research is to examine the possible causes and signs of freezing of gait (FOG) secondary to Parkinson's disease (PD). To achieve this, the study will use the novel (on-label and FDA-approved) local field potential (LFP) measuring capability of the Medtronic Percept™ deep brain s…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    21 to 75
    Site
    University of Minnesota, Movement Disorders Lab, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Run by
    University of Minnesota
  2. Black and African Americans Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD)

    BLAAC PD is a research study to understand what Parkinson's disease looks like for Black and African American communities. BLAAC PD is happening at research centers around the United States. The study is part of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2). GP2 is a research project working to tra…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
    Locations
    12 in total
    Run by
    Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
  3. Pyridostigmine for the Treatment of Constipation in Parkinson Disease

    Constipation is a common and debilitating non-motor symptom of Parkinson disease (PD) that often precedes the onset of classic motor symptoms by decades. There is no standardized algorithm for managing constipation in this patient population, nor are there dedicated treatments. Studies suggest that…

    Stage
    Phase 2
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont
    Run by
    University of Vermont Medical Center
  4. Social & QoL Behaviors in Parkinson's Disease

    Adults with Parkinson's Disease experience an array of challenges and changes in daily living, behaviors, and functioning throughout the progression of their condition. The investigators want to learn more about the effects of Parkinson's Disease on individuals' social behavior and quality of life …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    40 and older
    Site
    The George Washington University, Washington D.C., District of Columbia
    Run by
    Gregory Wallace
  5. Colonoscopic Detection of Phosphorylated Alpha-synuclein for Parkinson's Diagnosis

    The goal of this observational study is to learn whether tissue samples taken from the colon during routine colonoscopy can detect signs of Parkinson's disease. The main question it aims to answer is: Can doctors find a protein called alpha-synuclein in colon tissue samples from people with Parkins…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    40 to 99
    Site
    Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
    Run by
    CND Life Sciences
  6. Colonic Tissue Biopsy Detection of Phosphorylated Alpha-synuclein for Parkinson's Diagnosis or REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

    The goal of this observational study is to learn whether tissue samples taken from the colon during routine colonoscopy can detect signs of Parkinson's disease or REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). The main question it aims to answer is: Can doctors find a protein called alpha-synuclein in colon ti…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    40 to 99
    Site
    Digestive Disease Associates, Branford, Connecticut
    Run by
    CND Life Sciences
  7. Facilitating Diagnostics and Prognostics of Parkinsonian Syndromes Using Neuroimaging

    The goals of this study are: 1) to identify biomarkers using neuroimaging that are associated with progression rate using statistical methods, and 2) to identify biomarkers that are associated with the differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    Any age
    Site
    UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
    Run by
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  8. Circuit-Based Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease P1A2&3 Catalyst

    This study will help us better understand how the brain works in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is a brain disease that gets worse over time, and affects over 10 million people world-wide. A common treatment for PD is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). To improve DBS therapy for PD, we need a …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    21 and older
    Site
    University Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Run by
    University of Minnesota
  9. Sensory Filtering in the Human Basal Ganglia as a Mechanism of Parkinson's Disease

    The investigators are investigating the brain activity associated with sensory information in movement disorders in order to improve treatment of these symptoms beyond what is currently available.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 89
    Site
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama
    Run by
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
  10. Abbott DBS Post-Market Study of Outcomes for Indications Over Time

    The purpose of this international study is to evaluate long-term safety and effectiveness of Abbott deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems for all indications, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or other disabling tremor and dystonia.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    Any age
    Site
    University of South Florida - Department of Neurology, Tampa, Florida
    Locations
    48 in total
    Run by
    Abbott Medical Devices
  11. Cortical Correlates of Gait in Parkinson's Disease: Impact of Medication and Cueing

    The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a novel, personalized, tactile cueing system on gait automaticity. The researchers hypothesized that step-synchronized tactile cueing will reduce prefrontal cortex activity (improve automaticity) and improve gait variability (as well as gait s…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    45 to 85
    Site
    Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
    Run by
    Oregon Health and Science University
  12. Action Regulation Behavioral

    Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder involving a part of the brain that is responsible for motor control, which not only results in changes or disruptions in movement, but also cognitive dysfunctions. Given that the decline of muscle control such as tremors, with difficulty walk…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 80
    Site
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
    Run by
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  13. Investigating Inhibitory Control Networks in Parkinson's Disease

    The purpose of this study is to investigate the brain activity associated with non-motor symptoms of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. These movement disorders commonly have significant non-motor features also, including depression, cognitive impairment, decrea…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
    Run by
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
  14. Clinical Validation of DystoniaNet Deep Learning Platform for Diagnosis of Isolated Dystonia

    This research involves retrospective and prospective studies for clinical validation of a DystoniaNet deep learning platform for the diagnosis of isolated dystonia.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    Any age
    Site
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts
    Run by
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  15. Globus Pallidus Stimulation to Treat Insomnia

    Researchers are to determine if turning on an additional unilateral DBS (deep brain stimulation) electrode with stimulation to the globus pallidus externa (GPe) region of the brain will improve insomnia (sleep).

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    40 to 80
    Site
    Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
    Run by
    Mayo Clinic
  16. Phase 2 Trial of Tributyrin in People With Parkinson's Disease and Cognitive Impairments

    The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if taking a tributyrin supplement works to improve memory and thinking and walking and balance in adults with Parkinson disease Parkinson disease dementia. It will also learn about the safety of tributyrin supplementation. The main questions it aims to an…

    Stage
    Phase 1
    Ages
    45 and older
    Site
    Domino's Farms, Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Run by
    Prabesh Kanel
  17. Real-World Patient Experiences Using Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion (ONAPGOTM) in the United States:

    Real-World Participants Experiences Using Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion (ONAPGOTM) in the United States: A Prospective, Phase 4, Multicenter, Observational Study in Parkinson's Disease

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center - Orange County (South), Aliso Viejo, California
    Locations
    5 in total
    Run by
    Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  18. Stimulus-Evoked Directional Field Potentials to Guide Subthalamic and Pallidal DBS for PD

    Our goal is to better understand how DBS modifies local neuronal activity and to pioneer device technologies that can record local DBS-evoked potentials (DLEPs) to guide therapy. Our vision is for a patient's unique electrophysiology to guide both electrode targeting during surgery and programming …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 89
    Site
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
    Run by
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
  19. Effects of Midodrine and Droxidopa on Splanchnic Capacitance in Autonomic Failure

    The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of midodrine and droxidopa, two medications used for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), on the veins of the abdomen of patients with autonomic failure. The study will be conducted at Vanderbilt Univ…

    Stage
    Phase 1
    Ages
    40 to 80
    Site
    Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
    Run by
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  20. Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation: A DBS-fMRI Study

    The objective of this research study is to understand how Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) targeting the subthalamic nucleus (STN) affects cognitive networks in the brain, potentially leading to cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). A total of 55 participants with PD who have und…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
    Run by
    Medical University of South Carolina
  21. Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinical Database

    The research database contains demographic and family history information, longitudinal information on the clinical symptoms, neuropsychological profile and treatments, stored biological samples, and brain images of patients with Parkinson's disease and related disorders receiving care at the Parki…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Run by
    University of Pennsylvania
  22. Rehabilitation of Airway Protection in Parkinson's Disease

    Airway protective disorders are a prevalent and progressive consequence of Parkinson's Disease (PD), and often result in aspiration pneumonia which is the leading cause of death in PD. Despite this, a large number of patients with PD do not access specialized services to address these critical defi…

    Stage
    Phase 2
    Ages
    50 to 90
    Site
    Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    Teachers College, Columbia University
  23. Neocortical Microarchitecture of Executive Function

    This study is being done to the determine the ability and utility of using the Neuropixels probes in the human brain. A Neuropixels probe will be inserted into and removed from the brain of awake human patients who are undergoing awake Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery.

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    45 to 85
    Site
    University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
    Run by
    University of Colorado, Denver
  24. A Study of CREXONT (Carbidopa and Levodopa) Extended-Release Capsules in Participants With Parkinson's Disease

    The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of CREXONT under real world conditions in participants with Parkinson disease (PD).

    Stage
    Phase 4
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
    Locations
    27 in total
    Run by
    Impax Laboratories, LLC
  25. SegwayPD: The Effect of Sensory-augmented Postural Training Using Segway on Motor and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

    The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of postural training emphasized on the integration of multiple sensory information into motor control in individuals with PD. This project is a proof-of-concept study to assess the effectiveness of postural training using Segway, which…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    50 to 85
    Site
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
    Run by
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

How to read this page. Every study here comes from ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry that research teams are required to file with. We have summarised each one in plain language and shown where it is running. We have not changed what any study says it is doing.

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