This study evaluates the usefulness of a PET radioligand to estimate the binding on the mGlu4 receptor in the brain. mGlu4 has been proposed as a therapeutic target in Parkinson's disease.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
7
Single intravenous bolus injection. The injected amount will be less than 5 μg. The radioactive dose is approximately 400 MBq per 70 kg body weight.
Karolinska Institute, Dept. of Clinical Neuroscience
Stockholm, Sweden
Total distribution volumes (VT) for each region of interest (ROI)
Time frame: Up to 3 days
Binding potential (BPND) in the ROI's
Time frame: Up to 3 days
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