Parkinson's drug trial halted early: what happened?

NCT ID NCT06822517

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

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called VENT-02 in 29 people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. The drug aims to reduce brain inflammation by blocking a protein called NLRP3. The trial was terminated early, so we don't have clear results on whether it helps symptoms or slows the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

VENT-02 (an NLRP3 inhibitor)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a treatment that slows Parkinson's progression by targeting inflammation in the brain.

What could go wrong

This was a very early, small trial that was terminated, so results are limited. It is unclear if VENT-02 is safe or effective for Parkinson's.

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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

  • Investigative Site

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • Investigative Site

    San Jose, California, 95124, United States

  • Investigative Site

    West Hills, California, 91307, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Coral Springs, Florida, 33067, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Cutler Bay, Florida, 33189, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Doral, Florida, 33178, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Miami, Florida, 33135, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Miami, Florida, 33165, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Scarborough, Maine, 04074, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38157, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Cypress, Texas, 77429, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States

  • Investigative Site

    Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States