Brain's 'Optimism' and 'Pessimism' signals mapped in Parkinson's study

NCT ID NCT07402928

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

Summary

This study looks at how the brain processes optimistic and pessimistic signals related to dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement and mood. Researchers will compare 70 people with Parkinson's disease and 70 healthy volunteers using brain scans while they play a reward-based game. The goal is to understand why Parkinson's symptoms occur and how medication might affect these brain signals.

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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

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Locations

  • Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR), Hvidovre Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark