Gut bacteria tweak may boost Parkinson's drug power
NCT ID NCT03575195
First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study explores whether altering the gut microbiome can improve how people with Parkinson's disease respond to their medication. Researchers will first analyze gut bacteria in 86 participants, then give some antibiotics to reset the microbiome. The goal is to reduce 'OFF' time—when medication isn't working—and ease motor symptoms.
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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