🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-12
Repurposing Lithium for Parkinson's Disease: a RCT (NCT06339034)
Repurposing Lithium as a Disease-modifying Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will examine the effects of lithium 20mg/day compared to placebo on MRI and blood-based biomarkers among 20 early-stage Parkinson's disease patients.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UBMD Neurology — Williamsville, New York
Age range: 40 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UBMD Neurology — Williamsville, New York
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.