Scientists peek at brain's plumbing in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT04768101
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study uses advanced MRI to visualize the brain's lymphatic system, which may help clear waste linked to Parkinson's and other brain diseases. Researchers will compare images from 140 people with and without Parkinson's to see if this system works differently in the disease. The goal is to develop better imaging tools, not to test a treatment.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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