Amino Acid Supplement for Parkinson's Disease
Daily Amino Acid Supplementation for People With Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease (PD)
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Cristina Colon-Semenza · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 50 to 80 with Parkinson's disease. Participants will take either a special amino acid supplement or a placebo daily for 6 months and attend three lab visits for health assessments.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 50 and 80 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- I have been using dopamine replacement medication for at least 2 years.
- I have been on a stable dose of my medication for at least 3 months.
You may not be able to join if
- I have cognitive impairment as determined by a phone screening.
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinsonism or atypical Parkinson's disease.
- I am taking a dopamine antagonist.
- I have any unstable medical condition.
- I have had deep brain stimulation surgery.
- I have had gastric or bowel resection surgery.
- I have contraindications to blood draws.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a tailored amino acid supplement works to help adults living with Parkinson's disease to improve nutrition, metabolic function, body composition, and physical and mental function. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the tailored amino acid supplement increase essential amino acids (nutritional status)?
Does the tailored amino acid supplem…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusionary Criteria:
* Male and Females.
* 50-80 Years.
* Previous diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease by patient report.
* Use of dopamine replacement medication (e.g. levodopa) for at least 2 years.
* On a stable dose of dopamine replacement medication for at least 3 months with no plan…
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