Could your own nerves help treat Parkinson's? early trial tests idea
NCT ID NCT02369003
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether implanting a small piece of a patient's own nerve tissue into the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is safe and doable for people with Parkinson's disease. The nerve tissue contains cells that produce growth factors, which might help protect brain cells. The trial involves 70 participants and focuses on safety and side effects, not yet on whether it improves symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
autologous peripheral nerve graft (patient's own nerve tissue)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new way to support brain cells and slow Parkinson's progression alongside standard DBS treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small pilot study focused on safety, not effectiveness. The nerve graft may not provide any benefit, and surgery carries risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States