Parkinson's Trials / Trials in Arizona
16 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Parkinson's in Arizona

16 clinical trials for Parkinson's are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Arizona. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Parkinson's clinical trials in Arizona: what to expect

Parkinson's trials fall into three groups. Disease-modifying studies test drugs meant to slow progression, including treatments aimed at alpha-synuclein, repurposed diabetes drugs and therapies for people with LRRK2 or GBA gene variants. Symptom studies test new ways to smooth out "off" periods and dyskinesia, and procedures such as focused ultrasound and deep brain stimulation. And a large number of studies involve no medicine: exercise, speech and balance programs, wearables, and long-term observational studies that track the disease.

In Arizona, recruiting parkinson's studies are concentrated in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City and Tucson, with sites in 2 other cities. 11 of the 16 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who Parkinson's trials usually look for

Disease-modifying trials usually enroll people diagnosed in the last two to five years, sometimes before any Parkinson's medicine has started. Symptom trials want people on levodopa who have a stated number of hours of "off" time a day. Most set ages 30 to 80, exclude dementia and atypical parkinsonism, and may require a dopamine transporter scan to confirm the diagnosis. Genetic trials test for the variant at no cost. Exercise and observational studies accept a much wider range.

What taking part involves

Screening includes a movement exam, sometimes performed both before and after your morning dose, blood work and a scan. Drug trials run twelve weeks to two years with monthly visits, symptom diaries and, in some, a spinal fluid test. Placebo arms are common and medicines you already take generally continue. Exercise and rehabilitation trials involve sessions two or three times a week for several months. Everything study-related is free and travel is usually reimbursed; a care partner is welcome and sometimes required.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether you must skip a dose before visits; whether your current medicines continue; what the chance of placebo is and whether an extension follows; how many visits are required; and whether you will be told the results of any scans or genetic tests.

Showing 16 of 16 recruiting Parkinson's trials in Arizona

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous (IV) Prasinezumab in Participants With Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease
PHASE3 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT07174310
This trial is looking for people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who are currently on stable treatment with levodopa. Participants will receive either the drug prasinezumab or a placebo to study its effects.
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Parkinson's Foundation PD GENEration Genetic Registry
N/A Chandler, Arizona +4 sites NCT04994015
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who are willing to undergo genetic testing. Participants will help build a genetic database for future research on the condition.
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A US Study That Observes How Parkinson's Disease Changes Over Time in Patients Who Still Have Movement Symptoms Despite Taking Parkinson's Medications
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT07330258
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who still have movement symptoms even though they are on medication. Participants will help researchers understand how the condition changes over time without altering their current treatment.
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A Study of Buntanetap in Participants With PD
PHASE2 Sun City, Arizona +4 sites NCT07284784
This trial is looking for adults with Parkinson's Disease who are either already on deep brain stimulation treatment or have participated in earlier trials with buntanetap. Participants will take the medication for 36 months and attend regular check-ups.
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A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Bemdaneprocel in Adults Who Have Parkinson's Disease
PHASE3 Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT06944522
This trial is looking for adults with Parkinson's Disease who are between 45 and 75 years old. Participants will receive a treatment called bemdaneprocel to see how well it works and if it is safe.
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Pimavanserin vs. Quetiapine for Treatment of Parkinson's Psychosis
PHASE4 Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT04373317
This trial is looking for veterans aged 40 or older who have Parkinson's disease and experience symptoms like hallucinations or delusions. Participants will take either Pimavanserin or Quetiapine, and will need to attend study visits regularly.
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A Phase 2 Study and Open-Label Extension of NEU-411 in Companion Diagnostic-Positive Participants With Early Parkinson's Disease
PHASE2 Sun City, Arizona +4 sites NCT06680830
This trial is looking for men and women aged 40-80 who have early Parkinson's Disease and a specific genetic profile. Participants will take part in a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new treatment called NEU-411.
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Effects of Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (tFUS) on Neurological and Cognitive Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease
NA Tucson, Arizona +3 sites NCT07207122
This trial is looking for adults with Parkinson's disease to test a new treatment called transcranial focused ultrasound. Participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
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A Study of AAV2-GDNF in Adults With Moderate Parkinson's Disease (REGENERATE-PD)
PHASE2 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT06285643
This trial is looking for adults aged 45-75 with moderate Parkinson's disease. Participants will receive a treatment involving a surgical procedure and will be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
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A Study of CREXONT (Carbidopa and Levodopa) Extended-Release Capsules in Participants With Parkinson's Disease
PHASE4 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT06765668
This trial is looking for participants with Parkinson's disease who have regular 'off' periods where symptoms worsen. Taking part involves evaluating the effects of a medication called CREXONT over a period of time.
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PPMI Clinical - Establishing a Deeply Phenotyped PD Cohort
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT04477785
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease, healthy volunteers, or those at risk of Parkinson's. Participants will help researchers understand how the disease progresses and identify markers for future treatments.
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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, PK, Safety, and Tolerability of VIM0423 in Adults With Parkinson's Disease Tremor Insufficiently Responsive to Dopaminergic Therapy
PHASE2 Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT07804615
This trial is looking for adults with Parkinson's disease who have tremors that are not well-managed with current treatments. Participants will be given a study medication to see if it helps improve their symptoms and daily life.
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Analysis of Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein to Identify Patients at Risk of Progressing From Essential Tremor to Parkinson's Disease
N/A Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT07428447
This trial is looking for adults aged 50 to 85 with essential tremor. Participants will undergo a simple skin biopsy to help identify those at risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
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TURN-IT FOG: Improving Turning and Freezing of Gait in People With PD
NA Tempe, Arizona +2 sites NCT06815302
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait. Participants will engage in exercise sessions three times a week for six weeks and will be assessed before and after the program.
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Retrospective Outcomes Study
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT03664609
This trial is looking for people who have received or are eligible for deep brain stimulation treatment. Participants will be involved in reviewing past treatment outcomes using patient records.
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Abbott DBS Post-Market Study of Outcomes for Indications Over Time
N/A Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT04071847
This trial is looking for people who need deep brain stimulation surgery for conditions like Parkinson's disease or tremors. Participants will help evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Abbott DBS system.
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See all 16 Parkinson's trials in Arizona

Where the Parkinson's studies are in Arizona

Research sites running the most studies
  • Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix4 trials
  • Banner Sun Health Research Institute, Sun City2 trials
  • Arizona State University, Tempe1 trial
  • Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI)-Phoenix, Phoenix1 trial
  • Banner Research Institute, Sun City1 trial
  • Banner Sun Health Research Institute - Cleo Roberts Center for Clinical Research, Sun City1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Arizona, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Parkinson's clinical trials in Arizona: common questions

How many Parkinson's clinical trials are recruiting in Arizona?
TrialFinder currently lists 16 recruiting Parkinson's clinical trials with study sites in Arizona. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Parkinson's clinical trials located in Arizona?
Study sites for the Parkinson's trials listed on this page include Phoenix, Chandler, Sun City, Scottsdale, Tucson, Tempe. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Parkinson's clinical trial in Arizona?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Parkinson's trials in Arizona also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Parkinson's clinical trial in Arizona?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Parkinson's diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Can I join a Parkinson's trial if I take carbidopa-levodopa?
Yes for most trials, including every study of "off" time. Some disease-modifying trials want people who have not started medicine yet; the listing says so.
What does "off time" mean in a trial listing?
The hours each day when your medicine has worn off and symptoms return. Trials of new symptom treatments usually require about two or more hours of off time a day, recorded in a diary during screening.
Are there Parkinson's trials that do not involve medicine?
Many. Exercise, speech, balance and dance programs, wearable sensors, deep brain stimulation settings and observational studies all recruit, and most accept people at any stage who can attend sessions.
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