Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 40 to 75

Identifying early signs of Parkinson's in Gaucher mutation carriers

Official title: Prodromal Parkinsonian Features in GBA1 Mutation Carriers

Run by Shaare Zedek Medical Center · NCT05253560 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find early signs of Parkinson's disease in people with a specific genetic mutation to see who might be at higher risk of developing the condition.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages40 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorShaare Zedek Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jerusalem, Please Select...)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 16, 2017
Main results expectedJanuary 16, 2030
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedApril 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT05253560 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals who are GBA1 mutation carriers and are willing to participate in the study.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are already diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or have dementia will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify a sub-population of individuals carrying GBA1 mutations who are at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Participants will undergo a comprehensive evaluation involving various non-invasive tests, including sensory assessments, blood tests, blood pressure measurements, brain ultrasounds, and neurological evaluations. The study will compare the findings of GBA1 mutation carriers with diagnosed Gaucher patients and healthy individuals who do not carry the mutation. The goal is to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease that may appear up to twenty years before diagnosis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to early identification and potential preventive strategies for individuals at risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into the relationship between Gaucher disease and Parkinson's, this specific approach to identifying prodromal signs in mutation carriers is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* PD patients
* Dementia

Where it's running

  • Michal Becker- Cohen
    Jerusalem, Please Select..., Israel
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.