Brain scans reveal secrets of movement disorders

NCT ID NCT01019343

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain controls movement in people with conditions like Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, and dystonia, compared to healthy volunteers. Over 1,200 adults took part in tests such as MRI scans, brain wave recordings, and movement tasks. The goal was to better understand what causes these disorders, not to provide treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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