New MRI technique peers into Brain's hidden plumbing in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT04768101

First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study uses advanced MRI scans to measure how well the brain clears waste through its lymphatic system in people with Parkinson's disease and healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to understand if problems with this waste-clearing system are linked to Parkinson's and similar brain disorders. The study involves 140 participants and does not test any treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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