Brain scan study seeks to unravel mysteries of dementia and Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT01453127

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study uses a special brain scan called DaTSCAN to learn more about aging and diseases like dementia, Parkinson's, and mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare scan results with clinical diagnoses and other brain images to better understand these conditions. The study involves 500 adults aged 40-90 with specific diagnoses.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Conditions

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