Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
NCT ID NCT06846658
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improve early and accurate diagnosis using simple tests.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
PD (n=20), MSA (n=20), DLB (n=20), OND (n=10, including acquired and hereditary ataxic syndrome with known etiology, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, and motor neuron disease) and HS (n=10).
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * PD (Postuma et al., 2015), MSA (Palma et al., 2018), DLB (McKeith et al., 2017), OND including acquired and hereditary ataxic syndrome with known etiology, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, and motor neuron disease. Exclusion Criteria: * na
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Consorzio Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche Metallo Proteine (CIRMMP)
Sesto Fiorentino, FI, 50019, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan, 20133, Italy
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IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio
Brescia, 25125, Italy
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