High-Power MRI reveals hidden brain changes in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT04735172

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study uses a powerful 7-Tesla MRI scanner to measure brain chemicals in people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who have not yet started medication, and compares them to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how brain metabolism changes early in the disease. Results may help improve diagnosis and tracking of Parkinson's.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • CHU Poitiers

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, France

    Contact

  • Chu Clermont Ferrand

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

    Contact

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••