New drug TB006 aims to ease movement problems in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT06773962
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This phase 2a trial tests whether the drug TB006 can safely improve motor function in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. About 62 participants will receive either TB006 or a placebo by IV infusion. The study is double-blind, meaning neither patients nor doctors know who gets the real drug. Researchers will measure changes in movement and check for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TB006 (a drug given by IV infusion)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment to improve motor function in early-stage Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 62 participants. The drug may not improve symptoms or could cause side effects. Results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 62 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants voluntarily agree to participate in this study and sign an Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved informed consent form (ICF) prior to performing any of the screening procedures. Parkinson's Disease Related Criteria: 2. Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) with motor symptom improvement from levodopa, if applicable. 3. Less than 5 years from the initial PD diagnosis, at the time of ICF. 4. Early-stage PD, with mild symptoms based on standard clinical staging in OFF state. 5. Participants who are on immediate-release levodopa-carbidopa/benserazide. Other Health Related Criteria 6. No active cancer, unless in remission for ≥10 years without ongoing treatment, except fully removed basal cell carcinoma. 7. Free of significant health issues that might interfere with study participation. Other Criteria/Social Circumstances 8. Negative screening for illegal drugs (excluding cannabis), with willingness to abstain during the study and avoid cannabis or alcohol effects during visits. Exclusion Criteria: Parkinsons's Disease Related Criteria 1. History of sudden, unexpected PD medication OFF episodes. 2. Severe motor complications or disabling symptoms that may impact study involvement. Other Health Related Criteria 3. Any condition or health concern deemed a safety risk or likely to interfere with study results. 4. Severe psychiatric disorders, including psychosis or substance addiction. 5. Allergies or sensitivities to specific study-related treatments or substances. 6. Any prior history of a severe infusion reaction. Other Criteria/Social Circumstances 7. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or plans for pregnancy or ova donation during or shortly after the study. 8. Recent use of investigational drugs or therapeutic antibodies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CenExel Rocky Mountain Clinical Research
Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States
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Central Texas Neurology Consultants
Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
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Consultants in Neurology, Ltd
Northbrook, Illinois, 60062, United States
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Josephson Wallack Munshower Neurology - Southeast
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46256, United States
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NYU Langone Health
Patchogue, New York, 11772, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States
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Parkinson's Research Centers of America - Long Island
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Parkinson's Research Centers of America - Orange County
Aliso Viejo, California, 92656, United States
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Parkinson's Research Centers of America - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California, 94301, United States
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Quest Research Institute
Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of South Florida Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
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