New pill aims to slow Parkinson's progression in early stages

NCT ID NCT06976268

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily pill called BHV-8000 can slow the worsening of motor skills in people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. About 550 adults aged 40 to 85 with early Parkinson's will receive either BHV-8000 (10 mg or 20 mg) or a placebo for up to 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug delays a meaningful decline in daily living abilities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

BHV-8000 (a drug taken once daily as a pill)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a treatment that slows the progression of early Parkinson's disease, helping people stay independent longer.

What could go wrong

This is an early-to-mid-stage trial, so the drug may not prove effective or safe. Results from 550 people may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease parkinsonian disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

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    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Site-007

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    Bellevue, Washington, 98007, United States

  • Site-015

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    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States

  • Site-017

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    Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States

  • Site-027

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Site-028

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

  • Site-031

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    Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

  • Site-038

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    Atlantis, Florida, 33462, United States

  • Site-041

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    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

  • Site-043

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    Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States

  • Site-044

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    Chesterfield, Missouri, 63005, United States

  • Site-049

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • Site-051

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    Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

  • Site-071

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Site-091

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    Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States