Investigating brain imaging techniques for understanding gait abnormalities in Parkinson's disease.
Core C: Neuroimaging Resource Core
This study is looking at brain scans of people with Parkinson's disease and comparing them to healthy individuals to better understand how the disease affects movement over time, so if you have Parkinson's and want to help us learn more about it, this research might be for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931692 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using advanced brain imaging techniques, such as PET and MRI, to study individuals with Parkinson's disease and compare them with healthy age- and gender-matched individuals. The Neuroimaging Resource Core will acquire and analyze brain images to understand the physiological and anatomical changes associated with gait abnormalities. By examining these changes over time, the research aims to provide insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease and its impact on movement. Patients will undergo various imaging procedures to gather comprehensive data for analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and healthy individuals matched by age and gender.
Not a fit: Patients with gait abnormalities not related to Parkinson's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic methods and treatment strategies for patients with gait disorders related to Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using neuroimaging techniques in Parkinson's disease has shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kanel, Prabesh — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Kanel, Prabesh
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.