Parkinson's type study: brain-first vs body-first
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how Parkinson's disease affects thinking, movement, and brain health differently depending on whether it starts in the brain or the body first. Participants will have tests and scans to track these differences over time.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist.
- You have had a sleep study to check for REM sleep behavior disorder (acting out dreams).
- You have had a DaTSCAN or MIBG heart scan to help classify your Parkinson's type.
- You are able to give your permission to join the study.
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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