Parkinson's Trials / Trials in Oklahoma
4 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Parkinson's in Oklahoma

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

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Parkinson's clinical trials in Oklahoma: 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 Oklahoma, recruiting parkinson's studies are concentrated in Tulsa. 4 of the 4 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 4 of 4 recruiting Parkinson's trials in Oklahoma

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous (IV) Prasinezumab in Participants With Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +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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A Study of Buntanetap in Participants With PD
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +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 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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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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Where the Parkinson's studies are in Oklahoma

Research sites running the most studies
  • The Movement Disorder Clinic of Oklahoma, Tulsa4 trials
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Oklahoma, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Parkinson's clinical trials in Oklahoma: common questions

How many Parkinson's clinical trials are recruiting in Oklahoma?
TrialFinder currently lists 4 recruiting Parkinson's clinical trials with study sites in Oklahoma. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Parkinson's clinical trials located in Oklahoma?
Sites for these Parkinson's trials are spread across Oklahoma. Open any trial to see its full list of participating locations and contact details.
Do I need insurance to join a Parkinson's clinical trial in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
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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