Could a custom amino acid boost help Parkinson's patients?

NCT ID NCT07115563

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cristina Colon-Semenza Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a specially designed amino acid supplement can improve nutrition, reduce oxidative stress, and boost physical and mental health in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty adults aged 60-80 with Parkinson's will take either the supplement or a placebo daily for six months. Researchers will measure changes in blood amino acids, antioxidant levels, body composition, and overall function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: targeted amino acid supplement (leucine, tryptophan, arginine, taurine, glutamate, tyrosine)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple nutritional supplement to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may not show meaningful benefits over placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

UConn Health
RECRUITING

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
University of Connecticut
RECRUITING

Storrs, Connecticut, 06269, United States

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