In this study, the researchers aim to find a biomarker of PD. Using imaging scans called Positron Emission tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The PET and SPECT scans use small amounts of radiation and specific compounds called tracers, to study chemical changes in the brain in a way not possible with any other procedure. The MRI uses magnetic fields to generate images of brain structure and function
Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurological disease that progresses over time and causes a variety of symptoms, such as slowness of movement, stiffness and shaking. The purpose of this study is to find a biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A biomarker is an indicator of the presence of a disease, that can be measured, and that is able to give information. The study will take place in London, in three research sites that are located near to each other. The NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Hammersmith Hospital in London, for clinical assessment, and Invicro London for imaging assessments. Both Hammersmith Hospital and Invicro are located at Hammersmith Hospital Campus. Taking part in this study will involve two sets of visits spaced out 12 months apart. These visits would include, initial screening and consent visit. The second visit would be for an MRI and PET scan with the tracer BU99008 which highlights astroglia cells. The third visit would be for a SPECT scan, and an optional fourth visit for a Lumbar Puncture procedure to collect spinal fluid for analysis. These visits are then repeated 12 months later to form a comparison. The maximum number of visits for this study would be 8, however two of these visits are optional lumbar puncture visits. The findings form this research 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. n about the progression, or severity, of it.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
44
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan produce detailed 3-dimensional images of the inside of the body by showing radiation from tracers used to highlight specific areas of the brain.
A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan allows analysis of brain function by creating 3D Pictures using compounds called tracers.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnets alongside radio waves to create pictures of the brain.
A lumbar puncture is where a thin needle is inserted between the bones in your lower spine using local anaesthetic. This allows the collection of Cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF)
University Of Exeter
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
RECRUITINGPET scan with BU99008 to highlight I2BS and and Astroglia cells.
This used to show the role of Astroglia cell activation in Parkinson's disease to understand the role of Astroglia in Parkinson's disease Pathophysiology
Time frame: 12 Months
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) to measure brain molecular pathology
To quantify serotonergic pathology with BU99008 and dopaminergic pathology with Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Time frame: 12 Months
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to view structural and microstructural changes and structural connectivity..
Time frame: 12 Months
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