Scientists scan brains to unlock Parkinson's clues
NCT ID NCT05916625
Summary
This study aimed to better understand Parkinson's disease by comparing the brains of people with the condition to healthy volunteers. Researchers used PET scans to measure levels of a specific brain receptor (5-HT4) in 40 participants. The goal was to see if changes in this receptor are linked to the motor, cognitive, and mood symptoms of Parkinson's.
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Locations
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CERMEP
Bron, 69500, France
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Hôpital des Charpennes Centre de Recherche Clinique "Vieillissement-Cerveau-Fragilité"
Lyon, France
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