High-Power brain scans reveal hidden clues in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT04735172

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

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 understand how brain metabolism changes early in the disease, which could help develop better treatments. About 44 participants will be enrolled.

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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: •••••@•••••

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