New PET scans aim to spot Parkinson's protein in living patients

NCT ID NCT06949670

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study is testing whether new PET/CT scans can detect a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain, which is linked to Parkinson's disease and similar conditions. Researchers will scan 500 adults who have or are suspected to have Parkinson's. The goal is to see if these scans can accurately diagnose the disease and find where the protein is located.

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Study contacts

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China

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    Hefei, Anhui, 350005, China

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  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

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    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052, China

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