Clinical trials
Parkinson’s disease clinical trials
A movement disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. We’re tracking 720 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04731246Recruiting
Eye-movement testing in people with early Parkinson’s
This study uses video recordings of your eye movements to learn more about Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers better tell Parkinson’s apart from other movement conditions and understand how the disease affects the brain early on.
MonacoAges 18 years+ - NCT04650932Recruiting
Study tests new stimulation settings for advanced Parkinson’s
This study looks at whether changing how deep brain stimulation (DBS) pulses are delivered can improve symptoms in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. You may be eligible if you already have a specific Boston Scientific DBS device and have had it implanted for at least 3 months.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07721688Recruiting
Different frequency brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
This study tests a new, noninvasive brain stimulation technique (called temporal interference stimulation) given at different frequencies. It aims to improve Parkinson's symptoms by gently stimulating the brain area involved in movement.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT07543861RecruitingPhase 1
Standing Balance Training Study for Parkinson's Disease
This study tests a new way to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance and standing ability through guided exercises in a lab setting. Researchers want to see if this approach can safely help reduce balance problems and fall risk.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT07863219Recruiting
Cognitive effects of a 10-week exercise program for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether a 10-week program combining exercise and other activities can improve thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18 years+ - NCT07705373Recruiting
Personalized music walking program for Parkinson disease
This study tests a digital music-based walking program that creates personalized playlists to help improve how you walk and make it feel more automatic. It may be helpful if you can walk for at least 10 minutes without help and are in early to middle stages of Parkinson's disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07780461Recruiting
Testing a physical function assessment for Parkinson's disease
This study is testing a set of physical tests (called the Short Physical Performance Battery) to see if they are a good way to measure physical function in people with Parkinson's disease. By participating, you help doctors better understand how to assess mobility and balance in Parkinson's, which could improve future care.
Pontevedra, PontevedraAges 18 years+ - NCT07798700Recruiting
Biofluid research for brain and movement disorders
This study collects blood, spinal fluid, and other samples from people with brain or movement disorders, their family members, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and understand these conditions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07798271Recruiting
Optimizing deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
This study is for people with Parkinson's disease who already have a deep brain stimulator (a device that sends electrical pulses to the brain) and still have motor fluctuations (times when symptoms come and go). The researchers want to see if adapting the device's settings can better control symptoms than the current standard settings.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07725562RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
VG081821AC tablets for early to mid-stage Parkinson's disease
This trial tests a new oral medication, VG081821AC, in people with early to mid-stage Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if it can improve movement symptoms and slow the progression of the condition, and it may offer a new treatment option for those not yet on levodopa.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07777419Recruiting
Thinking and mood after brain stimulation for Parkinson's
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (a treatment that uses mild electrical pulses to help control movement) affects thinking and mood in people with Parkinson's disease. It is a joint study by a Swiss university hospital that uses records from usual care and tests over time.
BernAges 18–75 - NCT07810296Recruiting
Comparing two tremor medications for Parkinson's disease
This trial compares two commonly used medications, benzhexol and procyclidine, to see which works better for controlling tremor in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have bothersome tremors despite your current levodopa/carbidopa treatment, this study could help find a more effective option.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–70 - NCT07802509Recruiting
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Valens, Canton of St. GallenAges 18 years+ - NCT07518290Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease movement symptoms
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (TTIS) that you can use at home with remote supervision. It aims to improve movement problems like stiffness, tremor, and slowness in people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 40–80 - NCT07832695Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus practice for Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation, called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), combined with guided practice can improve movement and daily function in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help you move better and do everyday tasks more easily.
Taipei, Zhongzheng Dist.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07842926Recruiting
Radiofrequency heat therapy for leg stiffness in Parkinson's disease
This study tests a therapy called capacitive-resistive radiofrequency (a type of heat treatment) to see if it helps reduce stiffness in the legs of people with Parkinson's disease. You may receive this therapy during a session, and we will measure how it affects your movement and walking.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 55–90 - NCT07618728Recruiting
Community Exercise Program for Parkinson's Disease
This study tests whether a group exercise program designed for Parkinson's disease patients can be safely and practically run in a community setting. The program combines different types of movement and exercise to help improve function and quality of life.
Alcorcón, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07548801Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease Movement
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique applied to the back of your brain (cerebellum) can help improve movement and balance in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. The treatment uses a small electrical current to stimulate brain activity.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07525973Enrolling by invitation
Eye exercises for Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether doing specific eye exercises can help people with Parkinson's disease. The exercises are done three times a week for 8 weeks at a study center.
IsfahanAges 18–80 - NCT07465107Recruiting
Motor and cognitive exercise in Parkinson's
This study tests whether combining motor (physical movement) exercises with cognitive (thinking) exercises can help people with Parkinson's disease. It may improve both movement and thinking skills.
Copenhagen NVAges 18 years+ - NCT07440563Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation with rehab for Parkinson's
This trial tests if combining a gentle ear nerve stimulation with physical therapy can improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It might help people who can walk on their own and have stable medication.
Ankara, Please SelectAges 40 years+ - NCT07545473Recruiting
Eye Imaging to Detect Brain Disease Markers
This study uses a special camera to photograph the back of your eye in detail. Researchers believe changes in the eye may reflect brain diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and this imaging could help detect these conditions earlier.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 30 years+ - NCT06295263Recruiting
AI for diagnosing and treating brain diseases in older adults
This study uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat brain diseases that affect older adults, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Researchers will compare AI methods with standard care to see if they can improve diagnosis and treatment.
Jinan, ShandongAges 8–100 - NCT04701177Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone-based study of brain biomarkers in memory clinic patients
This observational study follows people with (or at risk for) Alzheimer’s-related brain changes and a comparison group without them. It uses clinic visits, cognitive testing, questionnaires, and possibly a spinal fluid test to better understand brain biomarkers and how they relate to thinking and daily life.
Corfu, CorfuAges 45 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for parkinson’s disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 720 recruiting parkinson’s disease studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a parkinson’s disease trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a parkinson’s disease trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.