Brain imaging study for Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans to understand Parkinson's disease. It compares people with Parkinson's to healthy volunteers to learn how the brain changes.
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Who can take part
- Have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (for the Parkinson's group)
- Be a healthy volunteer with no memory or thinking problems (for the healthy control group)
- No history of head injury with loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes
- No other major brain or mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- Able to have an MRI scan (no metal implants, not claustrophobic, weigh under 300 pounds)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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