Experimental Parkinson's drug talineuren put to early safety test

NCT ID NCT04976127

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested the safety of an intravenous drug called talineuren (liposomal GM1) in 22 people with Parkinson's disease. The study was open-label and designed to find a safe dose, but it was terminated before completion. No conclusions about effectiveness can be drawn from this small, preliminary study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

talineuren (liposomal GM1)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new add-on therapy to help manage Parkinson's symptoms alongside standard treatment.

What could go wrong

This was a very early Phase 1 safety trial with only 22 participants, and it was terminated early. It is too small and preliminary to draw any conclusions about effectiveness.

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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

  • Neurologisches Institut Konolfingen

    Konolfingen, Canton of Bern, 3510, Switzerland