Heart risks may worsen memory in hispanic Parkinson's patients, study finds

NCT ID NCT07262658

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at why Hispanic people with Parkinson's disease may have more thinking and memory problems. Researchers compared 40 participants from California and North Carolina, checking their heart health risks like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. The goal was to understand how these risks might affect brain function, but this was an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • UC San Diego

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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