At a glance
- What the study gets you
- Health checks and monitoring — no treatment given
- Type of study
- Observational (no treatment given)
- Time in hospital
- In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
- Drug or intervention
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan using CIMBI-36 tracer (other), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan (other), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan using DASB tracer (other), FP-CIT Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scan (other)
- How long the study runs
- Study runs about 47 months (dates as stated)
- About the drug or intervention
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan using CIMBI-36 tracer — other: This scan creates images of regional serotonin release in by using a tracer compound called CIMBI to highlight the brains capacity to release serotonin. · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan — other: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnets alongside radio waves to create pictures of the brain · Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan using DASB tracer — other: To create images of the brain using a tracer called DASB, which is a highly selective for serotonin transporters, this highlights serotonin terminals and neurons in the brain. · FP-CIT Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scan — other: A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan allows analysis of brain function by creating 3D Pictures using compounds called tracers. · Lumbar puncture — other: A lumbar puncture invovles a thin needle is inserted between the bones in your lower spine using local anaesthetic.
- Patient visit burden
- Not specified by the sponsor
- Type of study
- Observing health over time
- Ages
- 25 Years to 85 Years
- Who
- All
- Number of participants
- 42
- Started
- 2022-07-01
- Last checked
- 2025-10
Plain English Summary
What is this study?
- • Testing a new treatment for parkinson disease
- • Clinical study - 42 participants
- • In this study, the investigators aim to provide a deeper understanding of Parkinson's disease and find a biomarker of Parkinson's disease
Who can take part?
- • Ages 25 Years to 85 Years
- • Diagnosed with parkinson disease
Where?
- • Exeter - University Of Exeter
This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.
About This Trial
In this study, the investigators aim to provide a deeper understanding of Parkinson's disease and find a biomarker of Parkinson's disease. This is done using imaging scans called Positron Emission tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The findings will provide a deeper understanding of the brain changes in Parkinson's disease. More importantly, this study will help with the discovery and development of new medications aiming to delay progression of Parkinson's disease symptoms
More detail
The purpose of this study is to find a biomarker for Parkinson's disease (PD). A biomarker is an indicator of the presence of a disease, that can be measured, and that is able to give information about the progression, or severity, of it. The study visits will take place in London. There are three locations on Hammersmith hospital campus, that are located near to each other. The NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility and Invicro London for clinical and MRI and PET assessments, and Imperial Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Department for the SPECT scan. Participants will attend 5 visits in a 3 month period. These visits include an initial consent and assessment visit where some blood samples will also be taken. The second visit involves a PET scan with the tracer DASB along with an MRI scan. The third visit involves two PET scans one in the morning, with CIMBI tracer, an injection of Dexamphetamine, and then a second with CIMBI tracer to make a comparison. The fourth visit involves a SPECT scan, and the fifth visit is optional and would be for a lumbar puncture visit. Each visit will last around 6 hours.
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What we know so far
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Eligibility at a Glance
Key info
- Age: 25 Years - 85 Years
- Who can join: All genders
Biomarkers mentioned
Treatment history
Treatments you must have had:
- ✓ a negative β-hCG test at screening
- ✓ tests and procedures
- ✓ Investigator discretion to enter study)
- ✓ Investigator discretion to enter study
What the study is looking for
- ✓Inclusion criteria-
- ✓Males and females, age 25-85 years, inclusive;
- ✓Able and willing to participate in all scheduled evaluations, abide by all study restrictions, and complete all...
- ✓Adequate visual and auditory acuity to complete the psychological testing;
- ✓In the opinion of the investigator, the subject must be considered likely to comply with the study protocol and to...
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Where Is This Study? (1 UK site)
University Of Exeter
Exeter EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
How to Get in Touch
Marios Politis, Professor
Sponsor contactCONTACT
Edoardo De Natale, Dr
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