Could a colonoscopy spot Parkinson's early? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05347407

First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study explores whether the gut's nervous system can reveal early signs of Parkinson's disease. Researchers will analyze gut tissue and microbiome samples from 60 people aged 45-75 during routine colonoscopies. The goal is to find biomarkers that reflect brain changes, not to treat the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autosomal dominant Parkinson disease 4 Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.