New PET tracer could spot Parkinson's protein in living brains
NCT ID NCT06098612
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called [11C]SY08 to see if it can detect clumps of alpha-synuclein protein in the brain using PET scans. Researchers will scan 40 volunteers, including healthy people and those with Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, or dementia with Lewy bodies. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of these brain diseases.
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MGH
RECRUITINGCharlestown, Massachusetts, 02129-2020, United States
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