Can a pill stop sleep disorder from turning into Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT04534023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the drug idebenone can slow or prevent the progression of a sleep disorder called iRBD into Parkinson's disease or similar brain conditions. About 142 adults aged 40-75 with iRBD will receive either idebenone or a placebo for 5 years. Researchers will track how many people develop Parkinson's or related diseases using questionnaires, blood tests, and brain scans.
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Department of neurology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China