Ginger for stomach and appetite problems in Parkinson's
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether ginger can improve stomach function and appetite in people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to see if ginger affects ghrelin, a hormone that helps regulate hunger, which may help with gut issues and weight loss common in PD.
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Who can take part
- You are 55 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a specialist using standard criteria.
- You have REM sleep behavior disorder (a condition where you act out dreams) confirmed by a sleep study, and are at high risk of developing Parkinson's.
- You are a healthy person without Parkinson's or REM sleep behavior disorder, 55 or older, to serve as a control.
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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