# Parkinson's Pathways

> A free, family-friendly guide to every recruiting Parkinson's disease clinical trial. Currently tracking 504 trials.

## About

Parkinson's Pathways helps patients, caregivers, and clinicians find and understand Parkinson's clinical trials. Every trial is translated for families with a five-word goal, eligibility details, and nearby locations.

Two distinct content tiers are exposed here:

1. **PD Curated**: Parkinson's-only trials with AI-generated family-friendly summaries, five-word goals, geocoded sites, and recent site-change tracking.
2. **Universal Raw Mirror**: A larger, condition-agnostic mirror of ClinicalTrials.gov with no AI summaries and no editorial enrichment. Use this when you need source-of-truth raw data.

Selected content families expose clean Markdown twins (append `.md` to the URL) with YAML frontmatter, intended for LLM ingestion. Supported patterns: `/learn/{slug}.md`, `/caregivers.md`, `/caregivers/{slug}.md`, `/trial/{nctId}.md`, `/trials-near-me.md`, `/trials-near-me/{city}.md`, `/trials/{type}/{slug}.md`. Pages such as `/`, `/about`, `/trials`, `/insights`, `/match`, and `/digest` do not have Markdown twins.

## Key Pages

- [Browse All Trials](https://parkinsonspathways.com/trials): Search and filter all 504 recruiting Parkinson's clinical trials by phase, study type, enrollment size, country, and age eligibility.
- [Trials Near Me](https://parkinsonspathways.com/trials-near-me): Find clinical trials near a specific location using zip code or city search.
- [Trial Outcomes & Results Tracker](https://parkinsonspathways.com/results): Completed, terminated, and withdrawn Parkinson's trials, with results and publications as they become available (Markdown twin at https://parkinsonspathways.com/results.md).
- [Insights Dashboard](https://parkinsonspathways.com/insights): Visual overview of the Parkinson's trial landscape, including phase breakdown, intervention types, top sponsors, eligibility stats, and a global map.
- [Learn](https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn): Educational articles explaining clinical trial concepts, translated for families.
- [For Caregivers](https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers): Family-first guides for Parkinson's caregivers, medication routines, burnout, legal and financial paperwork, and the care partner's role in clinical trials.
- [About](https://parkinsonspathways.com/about): The story behind the project and how it works.

## PD Curated: Learn Articles (Markdown twins)

Each article is available as both HTML (for humans) and Markdown (for LLM ingestion). Markdown URLs include YAML frontmatter with title, description, canonical URL, and publication date.

- Why I Built Parkinson's Pathways, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/why-i-built-parkinsons-pathways, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/why-i-built-parkinsons-pathways.md
- What Do Clinical Trial Phases Mean?, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-do-clinical-trial-phases-mean, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-do-clinical-trial-phases-mean.md
- What Do Clinical Trial Statuses Mean?, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-do-clinical-trial-statuses-mean, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-do-clinical-trial-statuses-mean.md
- How Long Does a Parkinson's Clinical Trial Last?, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-long-does-a-parkinsons-clinical-trial-last, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-long-does-a-parkinsons-clinical-trial-last.md
- How to Talk to Your Neurologist About Clinical Trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-to-talk-to-your-neurologist-about-clinical-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-to-talk-to-your-neurologist-about-clinical-trials.md
- How to Spot a Questionable Clinical Trial, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-to-spot-a-questionable-clinical-trial, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-to-spot-a-questionable-clinical-trial.md
- Just Diagnosed with Parkinson's? Where to Start with Clinical Trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/just-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-clinical-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/just-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-clinical-trials.md
- Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's: What You Should Actually Know, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/stem-cell-therapy-for-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/stem-cell-therapy-for-parkinsons.md
- Will My Family Member Get a Placebo?, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/will-my-family-member-get-a-placebo, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/will-my-family-member-get-a-placebo.md
- what-the-world-is-doing-about-parkinsons, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-the-world-is-doing-about-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-the-world-is-doing-about-parkinsons.md
- How Close Is a Cure for Parkinson's Disease?, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-close-is-a-cure-for-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/how-close-is-a-cure-for-parkinsons.md
- Parkinson's and Dementia: Clinical Trials Families Should Know, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/parkinsons-and-dementia-clinical-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/parkinsons-and-dementia-clinical-trials.md
- What Is Levodopa and How Does It Work?, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-is-levodopa-and-how-does-it-work, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-is-levodopa-and-how-does-it-work.md
- What to Expect in the First Year After Diagnosis, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-to-expect-first-year-after-parkinsons-diagnosis, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/what-to-expect-first-year-after-parkinsons-diagnosis.md
- Diet and Parkinson's Risk: What the Research Says, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/diet-and-parkinsons-risk, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/diet-and-parkinsons-risk.md
- ClinicalTrials.gov vs Parkinson's Pathways, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/clinicaltrials-gov-vs-parkinsons-pathways, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/clinicaltrials-gov-vs-parkinsons-pathways.md
- Interventional vs Observational Parkinson's Trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/interventional-vs-observational-parkinsons-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/interventional-vs-observational-parkinsons-trials.md
- Phase 1 vs Phase 2 vs Phase 3 Trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/phase-1-vs-phase-2-vs-phase-3-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/phase-1-vs-phase-2-vs-phase-3-trials.md
- Disease-Modifying vs Symptomatic Parkinson's Trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/disease-modifying-vs-symptomatic-parkinsons-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/disease-modifying-vs-symptomatic-parkinsons-trials.md
- Industry-Sponsored vs Academic Parkinson's Trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/industry-sponsored-vs-academic-parkinsons-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/industry-sponsored-vs-academic-parkinsons-trials.md
- Clinical Trial vs Standard of Care, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/clinical-trial-vs-standard-of-care-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/clinical-trial-vs-standard-of-care-parkinsons.md
- dbs-vs-duopa-vs-focused-ultrasound-parkinsons, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/dbs-vs-duopa-vs-focused-ultrasound-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/dbs-vs-duopa-vs-focused-ultrasound-parkinsons.md
- parkinsons-vs-lewy-body-dementia-vs-psp-vs-msa, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/parkinsons-vs-lewy-body-dementia-vs-psp-vs-msa, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/parkinsons-vs-lewy-body-dementia-vs-psp-vs-msa.md
- parkinsons-vs-essential-tremor, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/parkinsons-vs-essential-tremor, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/parkinsons-vs-essential-tremor.md
- levodopa-vs-dopamine-agonists, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/levodopa-vs-dopamine-agonists, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/levodopa-vs-dopamine-agonists.md
- carbidopa-levodopa-formulations-compared, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/carbidopa-levodopa-formulations-compared, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/carbidopa-levodopa-formulations-compared.md
- glp1-drugs-parkinsons-research, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/glp1-drugs-parkinsons-research, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/glp1-drugs-parkinsons-research.md
- tavapadon-new-parkinsons-drug-2026, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/tavapadon-new-parkinsons-drug-2026, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/tavapadon-new-parkinsons-drug-2026.md
- state-of-parkinsons-clinical-trials, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/state-of-parkinsons-clinical-trials, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/state-of-parkinsons-clinical-trials.md
- where-parkinsons-clinical-trials-happen, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/where-parkinsons-clinical-trials-happen, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/learn/where-parkinsons-clinical-trials-happen.md

## PD Curated: Caregiver Guides (Markdown twins)

Family-first guides for Parkinson's caregivers, available as both HTML (for humans) and Markdown (for LLM ingestion).

- The First Things to Do When You Become a Caregiver, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/first-things-to-do-when-you-become-a-caregiver, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/first-things-to-do-when-you-become-a-caregiver.md
- Building Your Person's Care Team, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/building-your-persons-care-team, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/building-your-persons-care-team.md
- Talking to Kids About a Parent's or Grandparent's Parkinson's, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/talking-to-kids-about-a-parents-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/talking-to-kids-about-a-parents-parkinsons.md
- Anticipatory Grief: Mourning Someone Who Is Still Here, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/anticipatory-grief-parkinsons-caregiver, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/anticipatory-grief-parkinsons-caregiver.md
- Managing Medication Schedules When Timing Actually Matters, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/managing-medication-schedules-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/managing-medication-schedules-parkinsons.md
- Caregiver Burnout Is Not a Character Flaw, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/caregiver-burnout-is-not-a-character-flaw, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/caregiver-burnout-is-not-a-character-flaw.md
- Power of Attorney and Advance Directives: Do It Now, Not Later, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/power-of-attorney-and-advance-directives-parkinsons, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/power-of-attorney-and-advance-directives-parkinsons.md
- When Your Person Can't Consent: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Trial Enrollment, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/when-your-person-cant-consent-clinical-trial-enrollment, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/when-your-person-cant-consent-clinical-trial-enrollment.md
- Your Role During a Clinical Trial: What to Expect as the Care Partner, HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/your-role-during-a-clinical-trial-care-partner, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/caregivers/your-role-during-a-clinical-trial-care-partner.md

## PD Curated: Trial Pages (Markdown twins)

Every recruiting Parkinson's trial has a Markdown twin at `/trial/{nctId}.md` containing the AI summary, five-word goal, plain-language eligibility, geocoded sites, contact info, and recent site changes (last 30 days). Append `.md` to any `/trial/{nctId}` URL in the sitemap to reach its twin; below are the 50 most recently updated for quick discovery.

- Brain stimulation reduces double vision (NCT06857851), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06857851, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06857851.md
- Improve arm and hand dexterity (NCT07641556), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07641556, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07641556.md
- Improve walking speed and rhythm (NCT07687979), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07687979, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07687979.md
- Complementary medicine to reduce stiffness (NCT07207096), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07207096, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07207096.md
- Collaborative virtual reality improves walking (NCT07523425), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07523425, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07523425.md
- Reduce wearing off between doses (NCT07432958), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07432958, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07432958.md
- Identify inherited genes causing Parkinson (NCT01558479), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT01558479, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT01558479.md
- Decrease resting hand tremor electrically (NCT06646510), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06646510, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06646510.md
- Test imaging tracer for Parkinson (NCT07617688), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07617688, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07617688.md
- Measure cognitive decline in Parkinsons (NCT04997642), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04997642, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04997642.md
- Detect Parkinson disease related lesions (NCT07685873), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07685873, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07685873.md
- Reduce daily off medication time (NCT06944522), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06944522, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06944522.md
- Reduce unilateral tremor with Exablate (NCT04991831), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04991831, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04991831.md
- Reduce nighttime awakenings with stimulation (NCT05070013), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05070013, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05070013.md
- Reduce tremor using sound waves (NCT07207122), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07207122, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07207122.md
- Strengthen cough to reduce aspiration (NCT05700825), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05700825, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05700825.md
- Track brain protein loss annually (NCT06456684), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06456684, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06456684.md
- Reduce programming and improve symptoms (NCT06742450), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06742450, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06742450.md
- Predict individual Parkinson disease progression (NCT05065060), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05065060, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05065060.md
- Numbing surgical area speeds recovery (NCT07176494), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07176494, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07176494.md
- Improve walking mobility using exoskeleton (NCT06028529), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06028529, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06028529.md
- Detect early cognitive decline Parkinsons (NCT05025254), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05025254, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05025254.md
- New drug to slow Parkinson (NCT04691661), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04691661, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04691661.md
- Reduce freezing and improve walking (NCT06791902), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06791902, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06791902.md
- Diagnose Parkinson earlier using skin (NCT06232772), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06232772, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06232772.md
- Improve balance through arm function (NCT06591975), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06591975, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06591975.md
- Brain stimulation reduces thinking problems (NCT04650932), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04650932, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04650932.md
- Distinguish Parkinsons from similar conditions (NCT06846658), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06846658, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06846658.md
- Improve walking confidence through imagery (NCT07193355), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07193355, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07193355.md
- Reduce apathy and boost motivation (NCT07399496), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07399496, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07399496.md
- Exercise improves walking and thinking (NCT07478146), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07478146, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07478146.md
- Assess Parkinson symptoms in Italian (NCT07316751), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07316751, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07316751.md
- Reduce freezing episodes during walking (NCT06630702), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06630702, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06630702.md
- Track early Parkinson disease progression (NCT05767151), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05767151, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05767151.md
- Hands on treatment improves sleep (NCT06671600), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06671600, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06671600.md
- Improve gait and balance remotely (NCT04720365), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04720365, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04720365.md
- Help patients express priorities clearly (NCT04179695), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04179695, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04179695.md
- Brain stimulation changes breathing function (NCT04058457), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04058457, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04058457.md
- See which exercise improves balance (NCT07662837), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07662837, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07662837.md
- Reduce hallucinations delusions and illusions (NCT05824728), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05824728, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05824728.md
- Reduce tremor using brain stimulation (NCT07574164), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07574164, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07574164.md
- Monitor gait and tremor remotely (NCT06573762), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06573762, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06573762.md
- Measure brain inflammation in Parkinson (NCT05205291), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05205291, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05205291.md
- Improve gait stability using cane (NCT06950255), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06950255, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06950255.md
- Reduce drooling and improve swallowing (NCT04664634), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04664634, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04664634.md
- Timed stimulation reduces hand tremor (NCT06993571), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06993571, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06993571.md
- Determine whether immunosuppression slows progression (NCT06834191), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06834191, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06834191.md
- Identify immune triggers of Parkinson (NCT04239079), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04239079, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04239079.md
- Distinguish Parkinson from related disorders (NCT07509125), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07509125, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07509125.md
- Improve walking with red light (NCT06916260), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06916260, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06916260.md

## Universal Raw Mirror (any condition)

A separate, condition-agnostic mirror of ClinicalTrials.gov. **Raw data only, no AI summaries, no PD-specific filtering, no editorial enrichment.** Use this when you want source-of-truth data with field-level change tracking.

- URL pattern: https://parkinsonspathways.com/agent/trials/{nctId}.md
- Authoritative source: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/{nctId}

## Agent API

A programmatic API namespace for agents and downstream services is in the works. Entry point will live at `https://parkinsonspathways.com/api/agent/` and will expose change feeds, matching, and replay endpoints. Until that ships, retrieve content via the Markdown URLs above.

## Machine-Readable Resources

- [Sitemap](https://parkinsonspathways.com/sitemap.xml), clean HTML URLs for every public page (only `/trial/{nctId}`, `/learn/{slug}`, `/trials-near-me`, `/trials-near-me/{city}`, `/trials/{type}/{slug}` entries support a `.md` twin)
- [Sitemap Index](https://parkinsonspathways.com/sitemap-index.xml), references the main sitemap
- [Full LLM Context](https://parkinsonspathways.com/llms-full.txt)