Massive study aims to unlock secrets of movement disorders
NCT ID NCT05413291
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This natural history study is collecting information from up to 4,000 people with movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease or tremor) and their family members. Participants undergo exams, blood tests, and imaging, but receive no new treatments. The goal is to gather data that will help researchers design future studies and develop better treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study succeeds, it could provide valuable data to help design better treatments for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease and tremor.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve symptoms, and results may take years to influence patient care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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