Brain scans aim to uncover dementia risks in Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT01052350

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study uses a special brain scan called PIB PET to look at different types of dementia in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find out who might develop dementia and what causes it. Researchers will study 320 participants to better understand these brain changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NeuroClinical Research Unit (NCRU), Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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