Can a heart drug slow Parkinson's? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04218968

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at how the drug carvedilol, typically used for heart conditions, affects brain scans over three years in 15 people who have a high risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Participants have REM sleep behavior disorder and other early signs. The goal is to see if carvedilol changes dopamine levels in the brain, which could help understand Parkinson's progression.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michele L Lima Gregorio

    Los Angeles, California, 90046, United States

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