New study aims to sharpen diagnosis of nerve system disorders
NCT ID NCT03648905
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study aims to improve how doctors test for autonomic failure, a condition where the body's automatic functions like blood pressure control don't work properly. About 89 adults with Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, or related conditions will undergo a series of tests over up to a week, including blood draws, sweat tests, brain scans, and skin biopsies. The goal is to better understand and diagnose these disorders, not to test a new treatment.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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