Parkinson's brain inflammation measured with special scans

NCT ID NCT03457493

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in people with Parkinson's disease compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if inflammation levels are higher in Parkinson's and how they relate to symptoms. About 205 participants will be scanned and their results linked to other clinical data.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UAB Advanced Imaging Facility

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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