New brain scan method could reveal how Parkinson's progresses
NCT ID NCT05516719
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses special brain scans (PET, SPECT, and MRI) to look for a marker that shows how Parkinson's disease changes over time. Researchers will scan 44 people with Parkinson's to see if a compound called BU99008 can highlight brain cell activity linked to the disease. The goal is to find a better way to measure disease progression, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BU99008 tracer (for PET scan)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a new way to track Parkinson's disease progression using brain scans, helping future research.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study. It is not testing a treatment, so there is no direct benefit to participants. The findings may not lead to a practical test.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Of Exeter
RECRUITINGExeter, Devon, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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