Gut health and levodopa response in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut (microbiome) might affect how well levodopa works for Parkinson's disease. You will swallow a small capsule that collects samples as it travels through your intestine, which helps researchers understand your gut health.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 to 85 years old (those 81-85 will be checked individually).
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and your symptoms improve with levodopa medication.
- You can swallow a large capsule (about 1 inch long) even when your symptoms are more noticeable.
- You have been taking a stable dose of regular levodopa (not extended-release) for at least 2 months.
- You do not have dementia, active cancer, or insulin-dependent diabetes.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 12 weeks or probiotics in the last 2 weeks.
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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