Multiple system atrophy
MONDO:0007803Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by autonomic failure (cardiovascular and/or urinary), parkinsonism, cerebellar impairment and corticospinal signs with a median survival of 6-9 years.
Also known as: MSA, Shy-Drager syndrome, multisystem atrophy, Shy-dragger syndrome (formerly), autonomic failure, Pure, hypotension, orthostatic, susceptibility to multiple system atrophy 1
131 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 110 tagged with Multiple system atrophy itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Multiple system atrophy
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Pure autonomic failure 18 trials
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Striatonigral degeneration 0 trials
3 sub-types
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New drug emrusolmin tested for Long-Term safety in rare brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety of an oral drug called Emrusolmin (TEV-56286) in 200 adults with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disorder. Participants who completed a prior trial will take the drug for about 100 weeks. The main goal is to see h…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental protein therapy targets rare brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a drug called ALT001, a nerve repair protein, in 60 people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and progressive brain disorder. The study is open-label, meaning everyone knows they are getting the drug, and it focuses on safety and whether the d…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: yilong Wang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial hopes to slow rare brain disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, ALT001, in 20 people with a rare brain disease called multiple system atrophy-cerebellar type (MSA-C). The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help control the d…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: yilong Wang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a leg nerve graft help the brain? new trial for Parkinson's and MSA
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests if implanting a small piece of the participant's own leg nerve into a key brain area is safe and feasible for people with early Parkinson's disease or Multiple System Atrophy. Seven people will take part; four will get the nerve graft and three will h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Craig van Horne, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to slow rare brain disease MSA
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, TEV-56286, in 350 adults with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and progressive brain disorder. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 48 weeks to see if it slows disease worsening and is safe. The goal is to fin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zap trial aims to steady blood pressure in Parkinson's patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a spinal cord stimulation therapy called ARC-IM in 5 people with Parkinson's disease or related conditions who experience severe drops in blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension). The main goal is to check safety, and researchers will also mea…
Sponsor: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray could tame brain inflammation in rare neurological disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a nasal spray called foralumab in 5 adults with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare brain disease that gets worse over time. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce harmful brain inflammation and slow down symptoms like movement problems. Researchers wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tiziana Life Sciences LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Experimental spinal injection aims to slow rare brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ION464 in 40 adults with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and progressive brain disorder. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce levels of a protein linked to the disease. The main goal is to check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Stem cell hope for rare brain disease: new expanded access trial opens
Disease control Expanded accessThis study offers expanded access to an experimental stem cell treatment for up to 7 adults with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disorder. Participants will receive 12 intravenous infusions and 6 spinal injections of donor stem cells over 44 weeks. The goa…
Sponsor: Hope Biosciences Research Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Hope for MSA patients: continued access to experimental drug ATH434
Disease control Expanded accessThis program offers ongoing access to the experimental drug ATH434 for people with multiple system atrophy (MSA) who completed a prior Phase 2 study. Participants take the drug twice daily by mouth. The goal is to allow continued treatment for those who may benefit, as judged by …
Sponsor: Alterity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Hope for MSA: new drug aims to slow rare brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called MSA-01 to see if it can slow the worsening of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. About 140 people with MSA will get either MSA-01 or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to measure changes in movement and daily…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tokyo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New protein therapy hopes to repair brain damage in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a drug called Aleeto, a nerve repair protein made from stem cells, in 20 people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare brain disease. The study checks if Aleeto is safe and might help with symptoms. Participants receive the drug via injection into…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:56 UTC
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New brain scan tracer could spot Parkinson's and related disorder
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new radioactive tracer called SST001 that lights up on PET scans. Researchers want to see if it is safe and can help tell the difference between multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's disease. The study will include 30 healthy volunteers and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Synusight Biotech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot Parkinson's in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new radioactive tracer called [11C]MODAG-005 that binds to abnormal protein clumps in the brain linked to Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy. Nine participants (patients with Parkinson's, MSA, and healthy volunteers) will receive the tr…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: MODAG GmbH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot Parkinson's in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called [¹⁸F]MODAG-009 to see if it can safely highlight abnormal protein clumps in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy (MSA). About 13 participants, including healthy volunteers, will recei…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: MODAG GmbH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New scan could spot Parkinson's protein in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a radioactive tracer called 11C-M503 to see if it can detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein clumps in the brain, which are linked to Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy. About 70 adults aged 40-85 with Parkinson's, multiple system atroph…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could spot Parkinson's before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test to help doctors diagnose Parkinson's disease and similar brain disorders more accurately and earlier. Researchers will use a technique called RT-QuIC to detect misfolded proteins in blood samples from 458 participants, including healthy peop…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI reads faces and voices to spot Parkinson's
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can help diagnose Parkinson's disease by analyzing facial expressions and speech patterns. Researchers will record videos of 720 participants, including people with Parkinson's and similar conditions, as well as healthy volunt…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Eye scan could spot Parkinson's years before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive eye scan to see if it can detect Parkinson's disease in its early stages. Researchers will compare the eye scan results with standard brain imaging in 200 participants, including people with early Parkinson's, related movement disorders, …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot Parkinson's protein in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called [18F]ACI-15916, designed to detect clumps of α-synuclein protein in the brain using PET scans. These protein deposits are linked to Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and dementia with Lewy bodies. The trial …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: AC Immune SA • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Brain scan breakthrough? new tracer targets protein tangles in MSA and Parkinson's
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called 11C-HY-2-15, designed to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein in the brain. Researchers will scan 70 adults with multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, or healthy volunteers to …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Step toward prevention: app-based exercise may protect the brain in Parkinson's risk group
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether increasing physical activity through a motivational smartphone app can slow cognitive decline in people with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), an early sign of Parkinson's disease and related disorders. Researchers will enroll 130 participants …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bonn • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can tailored magnetic pulses ease Parkinson's symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy. Fifty participants will receive 10 days of targeted TMS…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can swallowing exercises help MSA patients eat safely?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-week swallowing rehabilitation program can improve swallowing function in people with multiple system atrophy (MSA) who have trouble swallowing. 24 adults with MSA and confirmed swallowing problems will receive either the full rehab program or a singl…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a sleep apnea machine fix blood pressure swings in nerve disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a CPAP machine (a device that gently blows air through a mask) can safely lower high blood pressure when lying down at night and help reduce dizziness upon standing in people with autonomic failure. About 59 adults aged 40-80 with conditions like…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Warm belly pads may ease nighttime blood pressure spike in rare nerve disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying gentle heat to the abdomen overnight can safely lower high blood pressure that occurs when lying down in people with autonomic failure. About 20 adults with conditions like Parkinson's or Multiple System Atrophy who have this nighttime hypertensi…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a sleep apnea machine fix a tricky blood pressure problem?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a CPAP machine at night can lower dangerously high blood pressure that happens when people with autonomic failure lie down. About 12 participants will use CPAP or a placebo pill/patch. The main goal is to see if CPAP reduces blood pressure while …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap help Parkinson's patients swallow safely?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mild electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. 58 participants will receive either real or sham tDCS alongside standard swallowing therapy. Researchers will measure changes…
Sponsor: Wang Ping • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:36 UTC
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Can a massive data registry crack the code of Parkinson's and related brain diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are building a large database of cognitive, behavioral, lifestyle, and genetic information from people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy. The goal is to find biomarkers that help do…
Sponsor: Vincent Mok • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early markers predict how atypical Parkinson's diseases progress?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 500 people with atypical parkinsonian syndromes, including multiple system atrophy, dementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, and corticobasal degeneration. Researchers track motor and non-motor symptoms and imaging changes every …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI hunts for early clues to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and related conditions over 1 to 10 years. Researchers collect data from routine clinical exams, brain imaging, movement analysis, and blood tests. They use statistical tools and artif…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura San Raffaele Cassino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 30,000 patients reveal Parkinson's hidden patterns?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of people with Parkinson's disease and related conditions in France to map how the disease unfolds over time. Researchers collect detailed information on symptoms, treatments, and genetic samples at regular visits. The goal is to identify distinct…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan tracer could reveal hidden signs of psychosis in Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan tracer, [18F]MH.MZ, to measure serotonin 2A receptors in the brains of people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Researchers want to see if these receptors differ between patients with psychosis and healthy people of the same age.…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Thigh-Worn sensor outsmart dizziness questionnaires?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a small accelerometer worn on the thigh can objectively measure how well treatments work for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension—a condition causing dizziness and fainting upon standing. Participants wear the device for one week on placebo and one week …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks rare brain disease in china to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 214 people in China with multiple system atrophy, a rare and fast-worsening brain disease that affects movement and automatic body functions. Researchers will track symptoms over time to learn how the disease progresses and what factors influence it. The goal i…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to uncover early warning signs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults with synucleinopathies—diseases like Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia, and multiple system atrophy—to learn how they develop and change over time. Researchers will track symptoms, biological markers, and early signs like dizziness on standing or dream…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New imaging agent tested in healthy people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [18F]MODAG-009 in 6 healthy adults. The goal is to see how the tracer moves through the body and how much radiation exposure it causes. Participants get one injection and then a full-body PET scan. This is an early-phase study…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: MODAG GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a multidisciplinary clinic improve life for MSA patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) to see if receiving care from a team of specialists every four months improves their quality of life and eases the burden on their caregivers. Participants and their doctors will complete questionnaires about daily …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Danish study reveals 10-Year trends in home ventilator use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the last 10 years in Denmark to understand how many people use breathing machines at home through a tube in their windpipe. Researchers will track which diseases lead to this need and how many patients survive one year after starting. The goal is to spot …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can rehab ease pain in Parkinson's? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 280 people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy to understand how pain and automatic body functions (like blood pressure and digestion) affect their lives. Participants will undergo standard rehabilitation and be assessed with questionnaires. Th…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Massive brain study aims to catch dementia early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows nearly 3,000 people, including healthy adults and those with memory or movement problems, to learn how brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's develop. Researchers use advanced brain scans and tests to track changes over time. The goal is to improve ear…
Sponsor: Skane University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Super-Detailed brain scans could reveal early signs of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a new ultra-high-resolution PET scanner to take detailed pictures of the brain and spinal cord in 300 healthy volunteers and people with conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and psychotic disorders. The goal is to understand how small brain regions chang…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New brain scan may predict Parkinson's years before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan with a radioactive tracer called [18F]F-DOPA to measure dopamine production in the brains of people with autonomic failure (problems with automatic body functions like blood pressure). The goal is to see if changes in dopamine levels can predict…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daniel Claassen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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700-Patient study aims to unravel the mystery of freezing gait
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 700 people with Parkinson's disease or similar conditions who experience freezing of gait—a sudden inability to move their feet while walking. Researchers will track symptoms, walking patterns, and falls over three years using questionnair…
Sponsor: Tianjin Huanhu Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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700-Patient study aims to unlock early clues to Parkinson's and MSA
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 700 people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy in Shanghai. Researchers will collect medical history, brain scans, blood samples, and other data every six months. The goal is to find early signs of these diseases and better predict how they…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New brain scans shed light on rare neurological diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special brain scans to measure damage to nerve connections in people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Researchers will scan 36 adults aged 45-80 to see how the disease changes over time. The goal is to better understand …
Sponsor: University of Exeter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to spot Parkinson's early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze brain scans to help diagnose Parkinson's disease and related conditions like multiple system atrophy. Researchers will also see if the scans can predict how fast the disease will progress. The study involves 9…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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DNA hunt for rare brain disease genes begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects DNA from up to 1,000 adults with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), multiple system atrophy (MSA), or related conditions, plus their family members. Researchers will sequence participants' whole genomes to find genetic variants …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New brain scan study aims to sharpen diagnosis of Parkinson's and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether new brain imaging techniques can better diagnose diseases like Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, and frontotemporal dementia. Researchers will use MRI scans and neurological exams in about 94 adults aged 40-85. The goal is to improve how doctors …
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot Parkinson's protein in living brains
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Researchers probe blood pressure Drugs' effect on abdominal veins in rare nerve disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how midodrine and droxidopa, two drugs used for low blood pressure upon standing, affect the veins in the abdomen of people with autonomic failure. About 34 adults aged 40-80 with conditions like multiple system atrophy or Parkinson's disease will participate.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC