Own skin cells turned brain cells: a new hope for Parkinson's?

NCT ID NCT06687837

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests if transplanting a patient's own stem cells into the brain is safe for Parkinson's disease. Researchers take skin cells, turn them into dopamine-producing brain cells, and surgically place them in 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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