New brain scan could spot Parkinson's early

NCT ID NCT06303921

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new radioactive tracer called 11C-M503 to see if it can detect abnormal protein clumps in the brain linked to Parkinson's disease and similar conditions. About 70 adults aged 40-85 with Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, or healthy volunteers will receive the tracer and undergo PET scans. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of these brain diseases.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • Washington University in St. Louis

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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