Gut check: how Parkinson's affects digestion before treatment
NCT ID NCT07418658
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at gut changes in people with untreated Parkinson's disease compared to healthy adults. Researchers will measure gut permeability, microbiome, and transit time using stool samples, X-rays, and optional endoscopy. The goal is to better understand early gut involvement in Parkinson's, not to test a treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how the gut changes early in Parkinson's, pointing toward new ways to detect or understand the disease.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly help patients. It's small and early, so findings may not apply broadly.
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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