New PET scan rivals standard test for distinguishing Parkinson's from essential tremor
NCT ID NCT04265209
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether a new type of brain scan (PET) works as well as the current standard (SPECT) to help doctors tell the difference between Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. 152 adults aged 35 to 80 with either condition took part. The goal was to see if the newer method could accurately identify which disease a person has, potentially offering a better or more convenient option for diagnosis.
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Locations
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CHRU Hôpital Bretonneau
Tours, 37044, France
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CHU Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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CHU La Pitié Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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CHU La Timone
Marseille, 13005, France
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CLCC Georges-François Leclerc C.G.F.L
Dijon, 21000, France
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Centre Eugène Marquis / CHU Pontchaillou
Rennes, 35000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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Centre Jean PERRIN / Hôpital Gabriel Montpied (CHU)
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69500, France
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Hôpital Avicenne
Bobigny, 93000, France
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Hôpital Brabois / Hôpital Central (CHRU Nancy)
Nancy, France
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Hôpital Henri Mondor
Créteil, 94010, France
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Hôpital Laennec (CHU Nantes)
Nantes, 44093, France
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Hôpital Pierre Paul Riquet - Purpan (CHU)
Toulouse, 3100, France
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Hôpital Roger Salengro (CHRU de Lille)
Lille, 59037, France
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Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe
Strasbourg, 67033, France
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