New camera peers into Parkinson's gut for clues
NCT ID NCT04566341
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study aims to see if a special camera (tethered capsule OCT) can safely take detailed pictures of the esophagus in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to find out if there are visible changes in the gut nerves of 20 participants compared to people without Parkinson's. This is an observational study to gather information, not a treatment.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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