Own skin cells become brain repair: first human trial launches for Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT06687837

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether transplanting a patient's own lab-grown brain cells is safe for Parkinson's disease. Researchers take skin cells, turn them into dopamine-producing nerve cells, and surgically place them into the brain. Only 8 people with moderate Parkinson's will join to check for side effects and see if movement improves.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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