Parkinson's inhaler trial halted after just 8 patients

NCT ID NCT05979415

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

Summary

This study tested an inhaled form of apomorphine (AZ-009) to quickly treat 'OFF' episodes in people with Parkinson's disease—times when symptoms like stiffness or trouble moving return between regular medication doses. The trial was planned for more participants but was terminated early, with only 8 people enrolled. Because it stopped so early, we don't have enough information to know if the treatment works or is safe.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Staccato Apomorphine (AZ-009)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a fast-acting treatment to quickly relieve Parkinson's 'OFF' episodes when symptoms return between medication doses.

What could go wrong

This trial was terminated early and enrolled only 8 people, so results are very limited. The drug may not prove effective or safe in larger studies.

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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

Locations

  • Accellacare of Piedmont Healthcare

    Statesville, North Carolina, 28265, United States

  • Bradenton Research Center, Inc.

    Bradenton, Florida, 34205, United States

  • CenExel iResearch Atlanta (Decatur)

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • Cenexel Rocky Mountain Clinical Research

    Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States

  • Holy Cross Health

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, United States

  • KCA Neurology, (Part of Ki Health Partners, LLC)

    Franklin, Tennessee, 37067, United States

  • Lone Star Neurology, (Part of Ki Health Partners, LLC)

    Frisco, Texas, 75035, United States

  • Movement Disorders Center of Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

  • Parkinson's Disease Treatment Center of Southwest Florida

    Port Charlotte, Florida, 33980, United States

  • Quest Research Institute

    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States

  • The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Institute

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • Tuscon Neuroscience Research (M3 Wake Research)

    Tucson, Arizona, 85710, United States

  • Visionary Investigators Network

    Miami, Florida, 33133, United States