Parkinson's risk hunt: 2,200 volunteers help uncover hidden clues

NCT ID NCT03536104

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked for genetic and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Researchers compared DNA and lifestyle data from over 2,200 people, including Parkinson's patients, people with related brain diseases, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to find specific gene variations linked to Parkinson's and understand how they interact with things like environment and biology.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify people at higher risk for Parkinson's disease and point toward potential targets for future treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear genetic links, and any findings will need much more research before they could help patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Lewy body dementia multiple system atrophy Parkinson disease progressive supranuclear palsy restless legs syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE

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Locations

Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHRU de Lille

Lille, France

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