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Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism clinical trials and research
Research outlook What's coming for Parkinson's disease: the next 6 months to 5 yearsAs of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 12 Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in United States (6), China (4), United Kingdom (1)). The most active sponsors are University of Minnesota (2), The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism clinical trials
All recruiting trials (12)
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MAO-B PET/CT imaging in Parkinson’s-related diseases
This study tests whether 18F-FPyCO/SMBT-1 PET/CT can help diagnose Parkinson’s-related conditions by measuring lesion uptake in patients with PD, PD dementia, or parkinsonism.
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Sleep and DBS: Testing Deep Brain Stimulation Effects on Sleep in Parkinson’s
This study tests how turning the Deep Brain Stimulation device on or off affects sleep quality in people with Parkinson’s who already have a DBS implant.
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Detecting phosphorylated alpha-synuclein in colon tissue to help diagnose Parkinson's
This study will test whether routine colonoscopy tissue samples from adults with Parkinson's show phosphorylated alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to the disease.
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tDCS to improve swallowing in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether adding transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to standard swallowing therapy helps people with Parkinson's disease who have dysphagia.
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Investigating how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in people with Parkinson's disease to see if it can help improve their sleep quality.
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Improving balance in Parkinson's disease using blood flow restriction
This study is testing whether using blood flow restriction during balance exercises can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their walking, balance, and endurance.
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Using deep brain stimulation to treat cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing if deep brain stimulation can help improve memory and thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease.
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Personalized rTMS therapy to improve walking in Parkinson's patients
This study is testing whether personalized brain stimulation can help improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease better than standard treatments.
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Biobank for studying ALS and Alzheimer's diseases
This study is collecting blood, skin samples, and health information from people to see how genetics might help us understand and find treatments for ALS and Alzheimer's disease.
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Using a non-invasive device to help manage symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease
This study is testing a new device that uses gentle vibrations to see if it can help people with Parkinson's disease feel better and manage their symptoms.
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Deep brain stimulation therapy for sleep issues in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing if deep brain stimulation can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their sleep problems.
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Comparing neurostimulator settings for Parkinson's disease treatment
This study is testing two different settings for a brain device to see which one helps people with Parkinson's disease feel better and improve their movement.
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Quick answers
How many Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism clinical trials are recruiting right now?
12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (6 trials), China (4 trials), United Kingdom (1 trial), South Korea (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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