Study gut problems in Parkinson’s and changes in gut nerves
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how digestive (gut) problems happen in people with Parkinson’s and whether there are related changes in the nerve tissue in the digestive tract. It may help researchers better understand the cause of these symptoms and find new ways to monitor or treat them.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (not a different or secondary cause)
- Your Parkinson’s stage is between 2 and 4 (you’re not very early or very late)
- You are 40 to 85 years old
- You’ve been on the same Parkinson’s medications dose for at least 4 weeks before screening
- You can understand the study and give informed consent
- You can swallow study capsules safely
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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