The purpose of this double-blinded study is to find out about the ability of K0706, the study drug, to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, as well as the safety of K0706. K0706 is intended to work by blocking a substance in the body called "Abl". Abl is a kind of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor. There is evidence from animal models that overactivation of Abl may play a role in Parkinson's disease, and that reducing this activity may help slow the progression of disease.
There are currently no medications proven to slow progression of Parkinson's disease.