Volunteers are needed for a Stanford imaging research study on glutathione levels. Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally made by the body that is important for protecting cells from oxidative damage. Its levels have been shown to be reduced in Parkinson’s, but there is currently no way to easily measure this in patients. The researchers hope to see if they can indirectly measure brain levels of glutathione using imaging scans. If you are 40-80 years old, have Parkinson’s OR are healthy without a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis, and can lie flat in a brain MRI scanner for up to 45 minutes, contact the study team.
Imaging Research Study on Glutathione Levels in Parkinson’s Disease
Location: Stanford University
Study team:
Dr. Hengameh Zahed, Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology, Stanford Movement Disorders Clinic
Maya Cooper, Clinical Research Coordinator, Stanford
Interested? Contact our study team by email (pdimagingstudy@stanford.edu) or phone 650-724-5897
What’s Involved:
Study participation includes a total of 3 visits:
- a screening visit
- two separate brain imaging study visits (one for a brain MRI and another for a radiotracer-based brain scan)
You may qualify if you:
- Are between 40-80 years old
- Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease OR are healthy without a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis
- Are able to undergo a brain MRI study and can lie flat in a scanner for up to 45min
- Can give informed consent and are NOT pregnant (if of child-bearing age)