NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE

This study aims to find early signs of Parkinson's disease and related brain disorders by testing samples from the nose (olfactory mucosa), blood, and urine. Researchers will use advanced lab tests and computer analysis to look for specific protein patterns that could help doctor…

This study is testing a new type of brain scan designed to better see and measure a harmful protein called tau, which builds up in diseases like Alzheimer's. Researchers will give a small, safe amount of a radioactive tracer to about 20 participants, including healthy people and …

This study is testing whether an 8-week walking meditation program can help adults with conditions like multiple sclerosis build mental and emotional resilience. 90 participants will either try the meditation program right away or join a waitlist group. Researchers will measure c…

This study is testing whether weekly mindfulness sessions, attended together by a person with Parkinson's and their main caregiver, can help reduce stress and improve their relationship. Researchers will enroll 100 pairs in Hong Kong, with half receiving the mindfulness program a…

This study aims to understand how drinking a single glass of red or white wine might affect tiny particles in the blood called extracellular vesicles, which carry signals between cells. Researchers will enroll 8 healthy adults to drink wine and have their blood tested before and …

This study aims to screen and evaluate people to better understand brain and behavior conditions like autism. It will assess up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and those at risk for disorders, to see if they qualify for other research studies. The screening in…

This study aims to test a new brain imaging method to measure and map a protein called tau, which builds up in several neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal degeneration. Researchers will use a special PET scan on 300 participants, including people with t…