Can a pill stop sleep disorder from turning into Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT04534023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the drug idebenone can slow or prevent the progression of a sleep disorder called iRBD into Parkinson's disease or similar brain conditions. About 142 adults aged 40-75 with iRBD will receive either idebenone or a placebo for 5 years. Researchers will track how many people develop Parkinson's or related diseases using questionnaires, blood tests, and brain scans.
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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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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2020
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosed of iRBD. 2. Age between 40 and 75. 3. Be voluntarily to participate in the experiment by signing an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome 2. Slow movement, muscle rigidity, tremor or postural instability. 3. Neurological diseases such as cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, brain trauma, brain tumor or central nervous system infection. 4. Other sleep disorders or seizures. 5. Alcoholism or drug addiction patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of neurology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China
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