Eye-Opening brain scan may spot Parkinson's sooner

NCT ID NCT02488395

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether a brain scan (fMRI) can detect early signs of Parkinson's disease by measuring how a small brain area called the superior colliculus responds to light. Researchers compared newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients (not yet on medication) with healthy volunteers. The goal is to find a new way to diagnose Parkinson's earlier, before symptoms become severe.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Grenoble

    Grenoble, Isere, 38000, France

  • Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences

    Grenoble, Isere, 38000, France

  • IRMAGE

    Grenoble, Isere, 38000, France

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