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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Study of Radotinib in Parkinson's Disease

A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Multicentre Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Radotinib in Parkinson's Disease

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Study of Radotinib in Parkinson's Disease (NCT04691661) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Parkinson Disease, sponsored by Il-Yang Pharm. Co., Ltd.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and efficacy study in subjects with Parkinson's disease

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Parkinson Disease and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 40 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Male and Female from 40 to 80 years old; 2. Diagnosed with "Clinically Probable Parkinson's Disease" according to the MDS clinical diagnostic criteria, with documented onset of symptoms per treating physician's records within three years of the screening visit; 3. Positive DAT-scan (e.g. a striatal dopamine transporter deficit on dopamine transporter imaging by DaT-SPECT, characterized by crescent-shaped areas of asymmetrical aspect, or of symmetrical aspect but of uneven intensity, between the right and the left brain hemisphere) confirmed by local reading; 4. Hoehn \& Yahr stage ≤ 2.5; 5. Without previous symptomatic treatment for PD disease and with current clinical state not requiring started dopaminergic therapy within 6 months from Baseline; 6. Absence of a parkinsonian syndrome and other neurovascular comorbidities, confirmed by MRI 7. Female subjects must be not of childbearing potential, e.g., documented evidence that they are surgically sterile (e.g., hysterectomy, partial hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation), or postmenopausal (at least 12 months since last menses) or using highly effective method of birth control defined as those which result in a low failure rate (i.e. less than 1% per year) when used consistently and correctly, such as combined hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, transdermal), progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intra uterine devices (IUDs), intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS), bilateral tubal occlusion, condom, until at least one month after the last drug intake associated to a negative pregnancy test at screening; 8. Covered by Health Insurance System; 9. Able to understand and to sign the willing to sign a consent form prior to screening; 10. Blood Pressure (BP) and Heart Rate (HR) considered NCS by Investigator; ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and Female from 40 to 80 years old; 2. Diagnosed with "Clinically Probable Parkinson's Disease" according to the MDS clinical diagnostic criteria, with documented onset of symptoms per treating physician's records within three years of the screening visit; 3. Positive DAT-scan (e.g. a striatal dopamine transporter deficit on dopamine transporter imaging by DaT-SPECT, characterized by crescent-shaped areas of asymmetrical aspect, or of symmetrical aspect but of uneven intensity, between the right and the left brain hemisphere) confirmed by local reading; 4. Hoehn \& Yahr stage ≤ 2.5; 5. Without previous symptomatic treatment for PD disease and with current clinical state not requiring started dopaminergic therapy within 6 months from Baseline; 6. Absence of a parkinsonian syndrome and other neurovascular comorbidities, confirmed by MRI 7. Female subjects must be not of childbearing potential, e.g., documented evidence that they are surgically sterile (e.g., hysterectomy, partial hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation), or postmenopausal (at least 12 months since last menses) or using highly effective method of birth control defined as those which result in a low failure rate (i.e. less than 1% per year) when used consistently and correctly, such as combined hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, transdermal), progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intra uterine devices (IUDs), intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS), bilateral tubal occlusion, condom, until at least one month after the last drug intake associated to a negative pregnancy test at screening; 8. Covered by Health Insurance System; 9. Able to understand and to sign the informed consent prior to screening; 10. Blood Pressure (BP) and Heart Rate (HR) considered NCS by Investigator; 11. Electrocardiogram (ECG) recording on a 12-lead ECG considered NCS by Investigator; 12. Laboratory parameters within the normal range of the laboratory. Individual values out of the normal range can be accepted if judged clinically non relevant by the Investigator. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Atypical Parkinsonism or drug-induced Parkinsonism; 2. Current, or within 60 days of screening, use of any prescription, investigational, or over the counter medication for the symptomatic treatment of PD or to slow the progression of PD. 3. Prior use of dopaminergic therapy (e.g., levodopa, dopamine agonist, amantadine, rasagiline) for 30 or more days any time in the past; 4. Cognitive impairment (MMSE ≤ 24); 5. Active psychiatric disorder (mood disorders, hallucinations or delirium with strong functional impact and not controlled by medication or which happened during the last 3 months before inclusion); 6. Severe or uncontrolled chronic disease; 7. Significant medical history of congenital or acquired bleeding disorders; 8. Treatment by Deep Brain Stimulation or continuous infusion of apomorphin/dopa gel; 9. Any below impaired cardiac function: * LVEF \<45% or \< lower bound of normal limit of study site (whichever higher), confirmed by echocardiogram (if the subject has already carried out this examination during the last month before inclusion, he/she will be exempted from retaking this examination, but he/she will have to present the echocardiogram as well as the cardiologist's report. If not, this exam should be performed during the screening period) * Subjects who cannot have QT intervals measured according to ECG * Complete left bundle branch block * Subjects with cardiac pacemakers * Subjects with congenital long QT syndrome or the family history of known long QT syndrome * History of, or presence of symptomatic ventricular or atrial tachyarrhythmias * Clinically significant resting bradycardia (\< 50 bpm). * Mean QTcF \>450msec following three consecutive ECG tests at baseline: Screening test will be performed again for QTcF after the adjustment of electrolyte if QTcF \>450msec and the electrolyte is not within the normal range * Medical history of clinically confirmed myocardial infarction * Medical history of unstable angina (within last 12 months) * Other clinically significant cardiac disease (e.g. congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension) 10. Participation in other investigational drug trials within 30 days prior to Screening; 11. Any concomitant medication or medication excluded that could put subject at risk, or interfere with study evaluations; 12. Subjects currently receiving treatment with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin, ritonavir, mibefradil) or strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. dexamethasone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine, phenobarbitol, St. John's Wort) or therapeutic Cumarin derivatives (e.g. warfarin, acenocoumarol, phenprocoumon) and that can neither stop the administration of these drugs before the start of the IP administration nor switch to other drugs 13. Subjects who are currently receiving treatment with a medication that has the potential to extend QT intervals and can neither stop the administration of the drugs before the start of the IP administration nor switch to other drugs (list of medications that have the potential to prolong QT interval is provided in the Appendix II) If subjects need to start such drug treatments during the study, this will be discussed with the sponsor, IL-YANG PHARM. Co., Ltd. 14. Subjects who are currently receiving treatment with P-gp inducers (e.g. (Ritonavir, Saquinavir, Nelfinavir, Indinavir, Amprenavir, Tipranavir…), Apalutamide, Estrone, Estriol, Trazodone, Vincristine, Tamoxifen, Doxorubicin, Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Fosphenytoin, Lorlatinib, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Propofol, beclomethasone, Dexamethasone, Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, Diclofenac, Rifampicin, Reserpine, Nifedipine, Digoxine, Amiodarone, Spironolactone, Levothyroxine, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus, St. John's Wort (herbal ingredient)) and that can neither stop the administration of these drugs before the start of the IP administration nor switch to other drugs; 15. Gastrointestinal disorder or gastrointestinal disease that may result in a significant change in the absorption of the investigational product; 16. Medical history of acute or chronic pancreatitis within the past one year; 17. Acute or chronic liver, pancreas, or severe kidney disease that are not associated with the disease; 18. Subjects known seropositive to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), current acute or chronic hepatitis B (hepatitis B surface-antigen positive), hepatitis C, or cirrhosis. Inactive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers, treated and stable hepatitis B (HBV DNA \< 500 IU/mL or site specific local lab normal range lower limit assessed by investigator), and cured hepatitis C subjects can be enrolled; 19. Men subjects who are unwilling to use and appropriate method of contraception during the study; 20. Subjects who have hypersensitivity to active ingredient or any of the excipients of this investigational product; 21. Any medical condition that might interfere with the protocol except those defined in Section 5.3 of the study protocol; 22. Subject unable to attend scheduled visits or to comply to the protocol; 23. Subject under legal guardianship or judicial protection; 24. Subject in the exclusion period of another protocol; 25. No possibility of contact in case of emergency.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Radotinib HCl 50 mg

Enrolled subject will continue to administer Radotinib 50mg/day, 100mg/day, 150mg/day, 200mg/day, depending on the dose level once daily for 6 months.

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo

Locations (7)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

CHRU de Lille - Hôpital Roger Salengro
Lille, France
CHU Limoges
Limoges, France
CHU de Lyon HCL
Lyon, France
Hôpital Nantes-Hotel Dieu
Nantes, France
Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, France
Chu La Miletrie
Poitiers, France
CHU de Rouen
Rouen, France

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04691661), the sponsor (Il-Yang Pharm. Co., Ltd.), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04691661 clinical trial studying?

This is a safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and efficacy study in subjects with Parkinson's disease The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04691661?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04691661?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04691661. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04691661. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.