Parkinson's drug leukine passes early safety check in tiny study

NCT ID NCT03790670

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tested whether a drug called Leukine (sargramostim) is safe for people with Parkinson's disease when taken for 36 months. Seven participants received a weight-based dose 5 days a week. Researchers monitored side effects, immune system changes, and motor symptoms. The goal was to see if the drug could be tolerated long-term and improve immune function linked to Parkinson's.

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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

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States