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High-Resolution brain scans aim to unmask Tau's role in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07020026

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a special PET imaging tracer, [18F]PI-2620, can detect tau protein buildup in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease, including those with a genetic form linked to the LRRK2 gene. About 60 participants will undergo high-resolution brain scans using the NeuroEXPLORER camera. The goal is to compare tau levels between sporadic and LRRK2 Parkinson's cases and see if these scans relate to motor symptoms, cognitive function, and other biomarkers. This could help clarify how tau contributes to Parkinson's and potentially guide future diagnostic or treatment approaches.

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Active substance
[18F]PI-2620, a radioactive tracer used in PET imaging to detect tau protein in the brain
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve understanding of how tau protein contributes to Parkinson's disease and help identify subtypes or biomarkers for better diagnosis and treatment targeting.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage imaging study with a small number of participants, so findings may not apply to all Parkinson's patients. The tracer's accuracy in detecting tau in Parkinson's is still being validated.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: General inclusion criteria include the following: 1. Ability to comply with the study procedures and attend follow-up visits. 2. Written informed consent from the participant or legal guardian. 3. Male or Female between 45 years and 85 years of age (Females must meet additional criteria specified below, as applicable) a. Females must be of non-childbearing potential or using a highly effective method of birth control 14 days prior to until at least 24 hours after injection of \[18F\]PI-2620 or DaTscan. i. Non-childbearing potential is defined as a female that must be either postmenopausal (no menses for at least 12 months prior to PET scan) or surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy). ii. Highly effective method of birth control is defined as practicing at least one of the following: A birth control method that results in a less than 1% per year failure rate when used consistently and correctly, such as oral contraceptives for at least 3 months prior to injection, an intrauterine device (IUD) for at least 2 months prior to injection, or barrier methods, e.g., diaphragm or combination condom and spermicide. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods) is not acceptable. b. Females of childbearing potential must not be pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating, or planning pregnancy during the duration of the study. c. Non PPMI participant females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening and all females of childbearing potential must have negative urine pregnancy test prior to \[18F\]PI-2620 injection on day of Baseline PET scan. d. Non PPMI participant females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to Screening Visit DaTscan injection. Healthy Controls: a) Enrolled in the PPMI study as a healthy subject. Disease specific inclusion criteria: a) Parkinson's disease a. Enrolled in the PPMI study as a sporadic PD or LRRK2 PD participant. b. Known CSF alpha synuclein seeding amplification assay status. c. Known Plasma phosphorylated Tau217 status. b) Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP): 1. Diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) based on the Clinical diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy: The movement disorder society criteria (Höglinger et al., 2017). 2. Symptom onset within 2-5 years prior to screening. 3. Progressive motor symptoms including vertical supranuclear gaze palsy, postural instability, and other signs of parkinsonism. 4. Evidence of striatal degeneration in form of abnormal DaTscan (previously obtained DaTscan since onset of motor symptoms may be used). c) Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS): 1. Diagnosis of corticobasal syndrome (CBS) based on clinical criteria, with asymmetric motor and cognitive dysfunction (Armstrong et al., 2013). 2. Presence of limb apraxia, dystonia, alien limb phenomenon, and/or parkinsonism (e.g., rigidity, bradykinesia). 3. Cognitive decline as indicated by impairment in attention, executive function, or memory. 4. Evidence of striatal degeneration in form of abnormal DaTscan (previously obtained DaTscan since onset of motor symptoms may be used). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any other medical or psychiatric condition or lab abnormality, which in the opinion of the investigator might preclude participation. 2. For those receiving Screening DaTscan: • Received any of the following medications that could interfere with the imaging and unwilling or medically unable to hold them for five half-lives before SPECT imaging: alpha methyldopa, methylphenidate, amphetamine derivatives or modafinil, bupropion, phentermine, phencyclidine, fentanyl, or medication commonly considered to interfere with Ioflupane binding per standard clinical practice. 3. Received any of the following drugs: dopamine receptor blockers (neuroleptics), metoclopramide and reserpine, within 6 months of Screening Visit for non-PPMI participants or within 6 months of Baseline Visit for PPMI participants. 4. Any structural abnormality or finding on previously obtained or screening brain MRI suggestive of clinically significant neurological disorders other than the diseases of interest (in the opinion of the investigator). 5. Any other reason that in the opinion of the investigator, including abnormal labs, that could interfere with the safety with radiotracer injection, would render the participant unsuitable for the study enrollment.

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Locations

  • Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders / XingImaging, LLC

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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