Plain-English translation of NCT06848192 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Parkinson Disease research guide →Researchers are studying the gut bacteria (especially fungi) in people with Parkinson's disease compared to healthy people without the condition. Recent science suggests that bacteria in your gut may affect how your brain works and how Parkinson's disease develops. This study will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 20 Parkinson's patients and 20 healthy volunteers to compare the differences.
While scientists know that gut bacteria can influence brain health and may play a role in Parkinson's disease, the fungi in the gut have rarely been studied in this disease. This research aims to fill that gap and help doctors better understand how gut bacteria might affect Parkinson's progression.
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You will visit the study center to provide biological samples: blood, urine, and stool. You'll also have a brain MRI scan and answer questions about your medical history and symptoms. The researchers will compare the gut bacteria in your samples to those of other participants to identify patterns that may be linked to Parkinson's disease. The study does not involve taking any medication.
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China
Sponsor
Westlake University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
50 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Ju-Sheng Zheng, PhD
Westlake University
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