New brain scan could spot inflammation in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT04062526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether a new type of PET scan can measure inflammation in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare scans from 11 participants (both with Parkinson's and healthy volunteers) to see if the imaging drug 18F-NOS can help diagnose or track the disease. The goal is to understand how inflammation relates to Parkinson's, not to provide a treatment.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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