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Scientists hunt for Parkinson's clues in newly found brain network

NCT ID NCT07024875

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study uses advanced MRI scans to look at a newly discovered brain network, called SCAN, in people with Parkinson's disease and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if this network is linked to the movement problems in Parkinson's. The goal is to find a specific brain circuit that could be targeted by future treatments like deep brain stimulation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify a specific brain circuit as a target for future treatments like deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSONS DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • East Imaging Building

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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