Gene therapy injection aims to tame Parkinson's symptoms
NCT ID NCT07566429
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a single injection of AB-1005 gene therapy directly into the brain for Japanese adults with moderate Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if it is safe and can improve daily movement. Eight participants will be followed for 18 months.
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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 8 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2032
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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45 to 75 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: * Male and female adults 45-75 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing of informed consent * Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the past 4-10 years (inclusive) and currently meeting all the following criteria: 1. Presence of bradykinesia PLUS any of the following: rigidity, rest tremor, postural instability 2. Presence of motor fluctuations as measured by the PD Motor Diary 3. Stable anti-parkinsonian medication regimen for 4 weeks or more, prior to screening 4. Responsiveness to levodopa therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Known history or current evidence of medical, genetic, or neurological conditions that may provide an alternative to idiopathic PD diagnosis * Presence or history of significant vascular and/or cardiovascular disease * Presence of clinically significant cognitive impairment * Presence or history of psychosis or impulse control disorder * History of malignancy other than treated cutaneous squamous or basal cell carcinomas * Presence of clinically relevant conditions that could compromise surgical suitability and/or subject safety * Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging and/or use gadolinium-based contrast agents * Prior history of brain surgery including, but no limited: DBS, pallidotomy focused ultrasound thalamotomy, or other experimental neurosurgical procedure * Chronic immunosuppressive therapy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
6 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Juntendo University Hospital - Neurology
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan
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Nagoya Central Hospital - Neurosurgery
Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 453-0801, Japan
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Nagoya University Hospital - Neurology
Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 466-8560, Japan
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National Hospital Organization Osaka Toneyama Medical Center - Neurology
Toyonaka, Osaka, 560-8552, Japan
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National Hospital Organization Utano National Hospital - Neurology
Kyoto, 616-8255, Japan
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Yokohama City University Medical Center - Neurology
Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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