๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-01-30

Observational Small Intestine and Blood Fingerprint (SmIle) Study in Parkinson's Disease (NCT06003608)

Observational, Cross-sectional Clinical Study in Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients and Healthy Controls (HC) to Identify PD Specific Microbial and Metabolic Fingerprints in Small Intestinal (SI) Fluid and Blood

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Nimble Science Ltd.

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Observational cross-sectional study in PD patients and healthy controls (HC) using an investigational medical device consisting of a passive small intestine microbiome aspiration (SIMBA) system (capsule) that is ingested orally and recovered together with the stools (home recovery) together with blood sampling (during the onsite visit).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Calgary โ€” Calgary, Alberta

Age range: 50 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Calgary โ€” Calgary, Alberta

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—