Evaluating the safety and effects of BIIB122 in patients with LRRK2-related Parkinson's Disease

A Phase 2a, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacodynamic Effects of BIIB122 in Participants With LRRK2-Associated Parkinson's Disease (LRRK2-PD)

Phase 2 Interventional Denali Therapeutics Inc. · NCT06602193

This study is testing a new drug called BIIB122 to see if it is safe and helpful for people with Parkinson's Disease caused by a specific genetic change.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages30 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorDenali Therapeutics Inc. Industry-sponsored
Locations20 sites (Los Angeles, California and 19 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06602193 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This Phase 2a clinical trial is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamic effects of BIIB122 in participants diagnosed with LRRK2-associated Parkinson's Disease. The study will involve a 12-week treatment period followed by an open-label extension phase. Participants must be carriers of a pathogenic LRRK2 variant and meet specific diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's Disease. The trial aims to gather data on how the drug affects patients with this genetic form of the disease.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 30 to 80 who are heterozygous or homozygous carriers of a pathogenic LRRK2 variant and have a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease.

Not a fit: Patients with atypical parkinsonism or significant neurological disorders other than Parkinson's Disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new treatment option specifically targeting the genetic causes of Parkinson's Disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies targeting genetic forms of Parkinson's Disease have shown promise, but this specific approach with BIIB122 is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* For heterozygous pathogenic LRRK2 mutation carriers: ≥ 30 to ≤ 80 years
* For homozygous pathogenic LRRK2 mutation carriers: ≥ 30 years
* Have screening genetic test results verifying the presence of a pathogenic LRRK2 variant.
* Have a clinical diagnosis of PD meeting the Movement Disorder Society Clinical Diagnostic Criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have a history of any clinically significant neurological disorder other than PD, including, but not limited to, stroke and dementia, in the opinion of the investigator, within 5 years of the screening visit.
* Have clinical evidence of atypical parkinsonism (eg, multiple-system atrophy or progressive supranuclear palsy) or evidence of drug-induced parkinsonism.
* Have previously participated or are currently participating in the BIIB122 LUMA study (Study 283PD201).
* Have previously participated or are currently participating in a gene therapy study for PD.
* Have a history of brain surgical intervention for PD (eg, deep-brain stimulation, pallidotomy).
* Have any physical condition that may confound the motor assessment (MDS-UPDRS) over time (eg, severe arthritis, severe dyskinesias, traumatic injuries with permanent physical disability).
* Abnormal vitals including Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, or Body Temperature
* Have abnormal PFT results at screening

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply

Where this trial is running

Los Angeles, California and 19 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Parkinson DiseaseLRRK2Movement Disorders
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.