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NCT06592014Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/2

Lithium for Parkinson's: an Extension Trial

Repurposing Lithium as a Disease-modifying Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: an Open-label Extension Trial.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 26 Oct 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

This study will examine the effects of 24 weeks of lithium therapy achieving serum lithium levels of 0.25-0.50mmol/L on MRI and blood-based biomarkers in Parkinson's disease patients who have completed one of our current 24-week lithium clinical trials.

Status (registry)
Enrolling by invitation
Phase (registry)
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
35 (estimated)
First submitted
8 Sept 2024
Start date
9 Aug 2024
Primary completion date
1 Oct 2027
Lead sponsor
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT number
NCT06592014

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional · Phase 1/2
  • Planned participants: 35
  • From 9 Aug 2024 to the primary completion date, 1 Oct 2027
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Criteria the registry did not label

  • All PD patients completing STUDY00007253 or STUDY00008239 at the University at Buffalo will be eligible.
  • No unstable cardiac, medical, neurologic or psychiatric condition in the opinion of the PI.
  • No current use of illicit drugs or current alcohol abuse in the opinion of the PI.
  • No history of brain surgery or possible need for brain surgery including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for at least 24 weeks in the opinion of the PI.
  • Women with child bearing potential will need a negative pregnancy test and not be nursing an infant at screening. Women with child bearing potential will need to report using barrier method or hormonal contraception.
  • Willing and able to sign informed consent and follow study procedures.

Age in the registry: 45 years to 80 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
UBMD Neurology
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WilliamsvilleUnited StatesUnknown status

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