Could your own nerves help heal Parkinson's? small trial begins
NCT ID NCT05377281
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether implanting a small piece of a patient's own nerve tissue into the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is safe and feasible. Ten people with Parkinson's disease will receive the implant, and researchers will monitor them for a year. The goal is to see if the procedure can be done successfully without major complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
patient's own peripheral nerve tissue (sural nerve)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new way to repair brain damage in Parkinson's disease using the patient's own tissue.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 10 people, focused on safety and feasibility. It may not show any benefit, and there are risks from surgery and nerve biopsy.
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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