A Study Of AAV2-GDNF In Adults With Moderate Parkinson's Disease (REGENERATE-PD)

Overview

About this study

The objective of this randomized, surgically controlled, double-blinded, Phase 2 study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AAV2-GDNF delivered to the putamen in subjects with moderate Parkinson's Disease.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age

1. Male and female adults 45-75 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing of informed consent Type of Subject and Disease Characteristics
2. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the past 4-10 years (inclusive) as defined by the following:

1. Presence of bradykinesia PLUS any of the following:

* Rigidity
* Rest tremor
* Postural instability
2. Presence of motor fluctuations as measured by the PD Motor Diary
3. Stable anti-parkinsonian medication regimen for \>/= 4 weeks prior to screening
4. Must demonstrate responsiveness to levodopa therapy

Exclusion Criteria:


* Known history or current evidence of medical, genetic, or neurological conditions that may provide an alternative to idiopathic PD diagnosis
* Presence or history of significant vascular and/or cardiovascular disease
* Presence of significant cognitive impairment, poorly controlled depression/anxiety
* Presence or history of psychosis or impulse control disorder
* History of malignancy other than treated cutaneous squamous or basal cell carcinomas
* Presence of clinically relevant conditions that could compromise surgical suitability and/or subject safety
* Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging and/or use gadolinium-based contrast agents
* Prior history of brain surgery including, but no limited: DBS, pallidotomy focused ultrasound thalamotomy, or other experimental neurosurgical procedure
* Chronic immunosuppressive therapy

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 02/18/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Shyamal Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Heather Esnaola

4803019219

esnaola.heather@mayo.edu

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