Scientists hunt for early warning signs of Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT00775853

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study looked for early biological signs (biomarkers) of Parkinson disease in 89 people with certain risk factors, like family history or loss of smell. Participants underwent tests such as brain scans, blood draws, and spinal taps, and were followed for several years. The goal was to see if these biomarkers could predict who would later develop Parkinson disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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