Diseases of the Nervous System

Imaging the Dopamine Transporter in Parkinson's Disease

Volunteers
Health Professionals

What is the purpose of this trial?

You are invited to participate in a research study designed to evaluate neuronal density and dopamine in Parkinson’s Disease and in healthy subjects using PET scans. You have been asked to participate because you are between the ages of 40-70 and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Up to 30 people will be asked to participate in this study.

Trial with
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and AbbVie, Inc.
Ages
40 years and older
Gender
Both

Find out more about who can participate in this trial

Contact Information

For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact Mark Dias

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Principal Investigator

David Matuskey, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging; Director, NeuroPET Imaging Program, Radiology and Biomedical Imaging; Medical Director, Yale Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center

Sub-Investigators

Last Updated
07/01/2024
Study HIC
#2000023896