Could carbon monoxide help Parkinson's? small trial begins
NCT ID NCT07005180
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 2a trial tests an oral liquid containing low-dose carbon monoxide (HBI-002) in 36 people with Parkinson's disease. Participants take it daily for 14 days to see if it is safe and tolerable. The study is randomized and placebo-controlled, meaning some get the drug and some get a dummy liquid. It is too early to know if it helps symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-dose carbon monoxide liquid (HBI-002)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to ease symptoms or slow Parkinson's disease progression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small phase 2a trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. Carbon monoxide is toxic at high doses, so even low doses carry unknown risks. Results may not lead to a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Quest Research Institute
RECRUITINGFarmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States
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