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Parkinson's Disease (PD)NCT07353463

Shanghai Clinical Cohort - Parkinson's Disease (Reserve)

An observational study of Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple System Atrophy, run by Ruijin Hospital at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

The goal of this observational cohort studyis to establish a high-quality clinical cohort of Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) patients in Shanghai, in order to improve early diagnosis, precise subtyping, disease monitoring, and to provide a resource for translational research and novel… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
700 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Apr 2025to 31 Dec 2026
How long will I take part?
1 Year
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study population consists of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) recruited from outpatient and inpatient clinics at Ruijin Hospital and collaborating tertiary medical centers in Shanghai. Approximately 600 clinically diagnosed PD patients and 100 clinically diagnosed or probable MSA patients will be enrolled. All participants must meet established Chinese diagnostic criteria, agree to provide biospecimens (blood, saliva, optional CSF), undergo neuroimaging and electrophysiological testing, and complete standardized clinical assessments. Patients with unclear diagnoses, significant comorbidities, or poor compliance will be excluded.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) according to the _Chinese Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson's Disease (2016 edition)_.
  • Willingness to undergo biospecimen collection, including cerebrospinal fluid (optional), blood, and saliva, and to complete neuroimaging examinations (MRI, PET/SPECT) and disease-specific clinical assessments.
  • Provision of written informed consent
  • Patients with a clinical diagnosis or clinically probable multiple system atrophy (MSA) according to the Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnostic Criteria for MSA (2022).
  • Willingness to undergo biospecimen collection, including cerebrospinal fluid (optional), blood, and saliva, and to complete neuroimaging examinations (MRI, PET/SPECT) and disease-specific clinical assessments.
  • Provision of written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with an unclear or uncertain diagnosis.
  • History of stroke, head trauma, hydrocephalus, brain tumor, intracranial hypertension, or intracranial surgery.
  • Evidence of intracranial organic lesions on CT/MRI.
  • Severe anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia.
  • Severe comorbidities involving the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, endocrine system, or hematological system.
  • Presence of aphasia, severe dysarthria, or other conditions that significantly impair clinical assessments.
  • Anticipated poor compliance.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Jun Liu, Professor contact

+86-021-64370045

lj11128@rjh.com.cn

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Department of neurology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, 200025

    Jun Liu, Professor, +86-021-64370045, lj11128@rjh.com.cn

    Recruiting

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About this study

The goal of this observational cohort studyis to establish a high-quality clinical cohort of Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) patients in Shanghai, in order to improve early diagnosis, precise subtyping, disease monitoring, and to provide a resource for translational research and novel therapy development.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

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  • Can multimodal data (clinical, imaging, electrophysiology, biospecimens, and genetics) help identify early biomarkers for PD and MSA?
  • Can precise subtyping and long-term monitoring predict disease progression and therapeutic response? Researchers will compare 600 PD patients and 100 MSA patients to evaluate differences in clinical features, biomarkers, imaging, and prognosis.

Participants will:

  • Provide informed consent and complete baseline demographic and medical history collection.
  • Undergo standardized clinical evaluations, including motor and non-motor symptom scales, cognitive and quality-of-life assessments.
  • Provide biological samples (blood, saliva, optional CSF).
  • Receive brain imaging (MRI, optional PET/SPECT) and electrophysiological recordings (EEG, fNIRS).
  • Participate in longitudinal follow-up visits every 6 months for repeat assessments.

This study will create a sustainable, multicenter, and sharable cohort platform to support early identification, personalized intervention, and therapeutic development for neurodegenerative diseases

Keywords
observational cohort study, multimodal data, subtyping, long-term monitoring
Medical subject headings
Parkinson Disease, Multiple System Atrophy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT07353463
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Parkinson's Disease CohortThis cohort will include approximately 600 patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease according to established Chinese diagnostic criteria. Participants will undergo standardized clinical assessments of motor and non-motor symptoms, neuroimaging (MRI, optional PET/SPECT), electrophysiological recordings, and collection of biospecimens (blood, saliva, optional CSF). Longitudinal follow-up will be conducted every 6 months to monitor disease progression and treatment response.
Multiple System Atrophy CohortThis cohort will include approximately 100 patients with clinically diagnosed or probable multiple system atrophy, based on Chinese expert consensus criteria. Participants will undergo comprehensive clinical evaluation, neuroimaging, electrophysiological testing, and biospecimen collection (blood, saliva, optional CSF). Regular follow-up every 6 months will capture disease progression, functional decline, and potential biomarkers.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline in motor symptom severity assessed by MDS-UPDRS Part III

    Motor symptom severity will be assessed using the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III (MDS-UPDRS Part III; range 0-132, higher scores indicate worse motor impairment). The primary outcome is the change from baseline score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  2. Change from baseline in Hoehn & Yahr stage

    Disease severity will be assessed using the Hoehn \& Yahr staging scale, which classifies Parkinson's disease severity on a scale from Stage 1 to Stage 5, with higher stages indicating more advanced disease. The secondary outcome is the change in Hoehn \& Yahr stage from baseline.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  3. Change from baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain severity score

    Pain severity will be assessed using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain severity subscale, with scores ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate more severe pain. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in BPI pain severity score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  4. Change from baseline in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaire-Hong Kong (RBDQ-HK) score

    REM sleep behavior disorder symptoms will be assessed using the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaire-Hong Kong (RBDQ-HK), with total scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate more severe RBD symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in RBDQ-HK score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  5. Change from baseline in International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSS) score

    Restless legs syndrome symptom severity will be assessed using the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSS), with scores ranging from 0 to 40. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in IRLSS score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  6. Change from baseline in University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) score

    Olfactory function will be assessed using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT), with scores ranging from 0 to 40. Lower scores indicate worse olfactory function. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in UPSIT score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  7. Change from baseline in Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease-Autonomic (SCOPA-AUT) score

    Autonomic dysfunction will be assessed using the Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease-Autonomic (SCOPA-AUT), with total scores ranging from 0 to 69. Higher scores indicate more severe autonomic dysfunction. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in SCOPA-AUT score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  8. Change from baseline in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score

    Daytime sleepiness will be assessed using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), with scores ranging from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater daytime sleepiness. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in ESS score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  9. Change from baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score

    Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), with total scores ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate poorer sleep quality. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in PSQI score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  10. Change from baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) score

    Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA), with total scores ranging from 0 to 56. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in HAMA score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  11. Change from baseline in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 (HAMD-17) score

    Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17), with total scores ranging from 0 to 52. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in HAMD-17 score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  12. Change from baseline in Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) total score

    Non-motor symptom burden will be assessed using the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS), with total scores ranging from 0 to 360. Higher scores indicate greater severity of non-motor symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in NMSS total score

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

  13. Change from baseline in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score

    Cognitive function will be assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), with scores ranging from 0 to 30. Lower scores indicate worse cognitive performance. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in MoCA score.

    Measured: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Jan 2026
  2. Study start1 Apr 2025
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
700 participants (estimated)
Target duration
1 Year
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07353463
Sponsor's protocol ID
Parkinson's Disease Cohort
Other IDs
SHDC2025CCS043
Status last verified
Apr 2025
First submitted
13 Nov 2025
Last updated
5 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple System Atrophy, run by Ruijin Hospital at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jun Liu, Professor (+86-021-64370045, lj11128@rjh.com.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline in motor symptom severity assessed by MDS-UPDRS Part III (time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Mar 2026.

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