Could a leukemia drug tame Parkinson's? new study explores Low-Dose nilotinib
NCT ID NCT02954978
First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a low dose of nilotinib, a drug already used for leukemia, is safe for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers gave the drug or a placebo to 75 participants to check for side effects and measure changes in brain chemicals linked to Parkinson's. The goal was to see if nilotinib could help control the disease by clearing harmful proteins in the brain.
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States
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