Facilitating Diagnostics and Prognostics of Parkinsonian Syndromes Using Neuroimaging (NCT03872102)
π©Ί Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goals of this study are: 1) to identify biomarkers using neuroimaging that are associated with progression rate using statistical methods, and 2) to identify biomarkers that are associated with the differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (19 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (48 items).
Location: UT Southwestern Medical Center β Dallas, Texas
π "Do I Qualify?" β 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria: For Aims 1 and 2:
- Any contraindications to undergoing the multimodal imaging program
- All females of child-bearing potential, between the ages of 18-55, will be excluded from the study, unless they are confirmed to be not pregnant with a pregnancy test prior to scanning
- This study will require constant clear communication throughout the duration of the study; therefore, non-English speakers will be excluded
- Right-handed finger amputees
- Cast on right hand or fingers at the time of enrollment
- Has clinically significant liver, kidney, lung, metabolic or hormone disturbances which pose safety risk
- Has a current clinically significant heart disease that poses a safety risk
- Has a current clinically significant infectious disease or a medical comorbidity which poses a safety risk
- Has a history of relevant severe drug allergy or hypersensitivity
- Have a history of drug, alcohol, or substance dependence or abuse within the last year, or prior prolonged history of dependence or abuse
- Currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for cancer
π Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
π All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UT Southwestern Medical Center β Dallas, Texas
π° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.