New pill could slow Parkinson's progression in early stages

NCT ID NCT05424276

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called IkT-148009 (risvodetinib) in 137 people with early, untreated Parkinson's disease. Participants took one of three doses or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to check safety and see if the drug improves movement and daily living skills. Results will help decide if larger, longer studies are worthwhile.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

IkT-148009 (risvodetinib)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new oral treatment option for early Parkinson's disease that may help control motor and non-motor symptoms without immediate need for other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, 12-week Phase 2 trial with only 137 participants, so results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful benefit over placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neurologist

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States

  • Neurology

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

  • Neurology

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

  • Neurology

    Reseda, California, 91335, United States

  • Neurology

    Stamford, Connecticut, 06905, United States

  • Neurology

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • Neurology

    Naples, Florida, 34105, United States

  • Neurology

    Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States

  • Neurology

    Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

  • Neurology

    Foxborough, Massachusetts, 02035, United States

  • Neurology

    South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747, United States

  • Neurology

    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States

  • Neurology

    Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States

  • Neurology

    West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764, United States

  • Neurology

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

  • Neurology

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

  • Neurology

    Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

  • Neurology

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States

  • Neurology

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • Neurology

    Port Royal, South Carolina, 29935, United States

  • Neurology

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38137, United States

  • Neurology

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

  • Neurology

    Frisco, Texas, 75035, United States

  • Neurology

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Neurology

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States

  • Neurology

    Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States

  • Neurology

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

  • Neurology

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States