New Parkinson's drug aims to smooth out 'Off' episodes
NCT ID NCT06596876
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 trial tested a new drug called HRG2010 in 165 people with Parkinson's disease who experience motor fluctuations—times when their symptoms return before the next dose. The study compared HRG2010 to a standard sustained-release levodopa to see if it could reduce daily 'off' time (when movement is poor) and improve quality of life. Results will show whether this new formulation offers better symptom control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HRG2010 (a new formulation of carbidopa/levodopa)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease, giving patients more stable symptom control throughout the day.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single phase 3 study with 165 participants, so results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients. The new drug may not prove significantly better than existing sustained-release levodopa, and side effects are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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165 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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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40 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. Male or female who are at age 40\~80 years with PD, consistent with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Clinical Diagnostic Criteria and who are being treated with stable regimens of DDCI+LD but experiencing motor fluctuations. 2. Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 24 at Screening Visit. 3. Hoehn and Yahr Stage I-IV when "on" at Screening Visit. 4. At Screening, the participant has predictable "Off" periods. 5. Able and willing to provide a written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with atypical or secondary parkinsonism. 2. History of narrow angle glaucoma、peptic ulcer disease or upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. 3. Had prior functional neurosurgical treatment for PD or if such procedure(s) are planned or anticipated during the study period. 4. Nonresponsive to LD therapy. 5. In the opinion of the clinical investigator, Subjects who should not participate in the study. 6. Subjects who are allergic to the investigational drug to be used in this study. 7. Pregnant or breastfeeding. 8. Participants who have previously participated in an HRG2010 study.
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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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Beijing Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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