Could a sleep aid also ease Parkinson's movement problems?
NCT ID NCT07384429
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether the sleep medication lemborexant can improve both sleep and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. Forty-four participants will take either lemborexant or a placebo nightly for 28 days. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality and movement ability using standard Parkinson's rating scales.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lemborexant
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to help Parkinson's patients sleep better and possibly move more easily during the day.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 44 people. It may not show clear benefits, and lemborexant can cause side effects like drowsiness or dizziness.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Zhongnan hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, China
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