# Parkinson's Pathways

> A free, family-friendly guide to every recruiting Parkinson's disease clinical trial. Currently tracking 503 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 503 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- [Trial Outcomes & Results Tracker](https://parkinsonspathways.com/results): Completed, terminated, and withdrawn Parkinson's trials, with results and publications as they become available (Markdown twin at https://parkinsonspathways.com/results.md).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.
- [Privacy Policy](https://parkinsonspathways.com/privacy): What data we collect, how we use it, and how to delete your account and all of your data. We never sell your information or share it with trial sponsors or advertisers; the only outside services we use are the technical providers needed to run the site (such as email delivery).

## 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.

- Ultrasound stimulation reduces freezing episodes (NCT07695233), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07695233, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07695233.md
- Reduce wearing off motor fluctuations (NCT07403799), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07403799, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07403799.md
- Reduce walking problems when multitasking (NCT07641569), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07641569, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07641569.md
- Improve constipation with fecal transplant (NCT06388863), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06388863, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06388863.md
- Safely detect brain protein clumps (NCT07604116), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07604116, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07604116.md
- Improve cognition and motor function (NCT05307055), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05307055, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05307055.md
- Improve intelligibility of Parkinson speech (NCT06815263), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06815263, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06815263.md
- Timed stimulation reduces hand tremor (NCT06993571), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06993571, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06993571.md
- Improve gait and balance remotely (NCT04720365), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04720365, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04720365.md
- Enable new Parkinson treatment development (NCT06203106), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06203106, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06203106.md
- Improve movement with brain stimulation (NCT07524400), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07524400, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07524400.md
- Improve speech with brain stimulation (NCT07568067), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07568067, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07568067.md
- Boost Parkinson patients physical activity (NCT06962930), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06962930, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06962930.md
- Reduce tremor through neurosurgical evaluation (NCT00060541), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT00060541, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT00060541.md
- Help patients express priorities clearly (NCT04179695), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04179695, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04179695.md
- Improve mobility with rotational exercises (NCT07442370), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07442370, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07442370.md
- Boost brain energetics using exercise (NCT04426786), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04426786, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04426786.md
- New medication slows Parkinson progression (NCT07666022), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07666022, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07666022.md
- Identify genetic causes in families (NCT03508986), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT03508986, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT03508986.md
- Improve movement and thinking together (NCT07554833), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07554833, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07554833.md
- Change stimulation to improve balance (NCT05934747), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05934747, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05934747.md
- Test cell transplant for movement (NCT06608355), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06608355, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06608355.md
- Right brain stimulation reduces freezing (NCT06994728), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06994728, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06994728.md
- Sustain tremor improvement after stimulation (NCT06570421), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06570421, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06570421.md
- Image abnormal brain protein deposits (NCT06303921), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06303921, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06303921.md
- Improve walking speed and balance (NCT07378722), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07378722, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07378722.md
- Safely show brain protein buildup (NCT07348250), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07348250, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07348250.md
- Track movement disorder symptom progression (NCT05413291), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05413291, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05413291.md
- Improve thinking with brain stimulation (NCT05968703), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05968703, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05968703.md
- Improve voice and swallowing function (NCT07588191), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07588191, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07588191.md
- Improve sleep with bright light (NCT06129942), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06129942, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06129942.md
- Improve obstacle crossing while walking (NCT06932679), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06932679, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06932679.md
- Home neck stimulation improves walking (NCT06562569), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06562569, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06562569.md
- Mediterranean diet improves Parkinson symptoms (NCT06207136), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06207136, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06207136.md
- Understand and improve reaching corrections (NCT04616508), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04616508, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT04616508.md
- Vibrating shoe increases walking speed (NCT07308418), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07308418, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07308418.md
- Breathwork reduces stress and anxiety (NCT06581523), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06581523, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06581523.md
- Improve walking with red light (NCT06916260), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06916260, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06916260.md
- Blood test tracks Parkinson progression (NCT05769699), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05769699, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05769699.md
- Detect subtle walking changes early (NCT06907589), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06907589, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06907589.md
- Spinal cord stimulation reduces freezing (NCT06798844), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06798844, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06798844.md
- Slow thinking decline via activity (NCT07324330), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07324330, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07324330.md
- Improve walking with dynamic standing (NCT07543861), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07543861, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07543861.md
- Clear harmful brain protein clumps (NCT07157345), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07157345, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07157345.md
- Improve balance with motor imagery (NCT06154356), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06154356, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06154356.md
- Reduce constipation in Parkinson patients (NCT07310264), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07310264, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT07310264.md
- Test adaptive stimulation for walking (NCT05402163), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05402163, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT05402163.md
- Link brain inflammation to symptoms (NCT03457493), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT03457493, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT03457493.md
- Improve walking balance and strength (NCT06893055), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06893055, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT06893055.md
- Describe symptoms and blood tests (NCT03523052), HTML: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT03523052, Markdown: https://parkinsonspathways.com/trial/NCT03523052.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)