Could your own nerves help treat Parkinson's? new trial tests safety

NCT ID NCT05377281

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests the safety of taking a small piece of nerve tissue from a person's leg and placing it into a key brain area during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease. Ten participants will be followed for 12 months, then yearly for life. The goal is to see if this added step is safe and feasible.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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