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This study is looking for healthy controls and patients with Parkinson's (PD) to perform an MR scan.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) | We will utilize optimized magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) methodology to address theories of pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD) by quantifying glutathione (GSH), lactate, glutamine and myo-inositol levels of the unilateral substantia nigra (SN) of healthy volunteers and patients with PD. | Baseline |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Parkinson's disease Group
Healthy Control Group
Exclusion Criteria:
Parkinson's disease Group
Healthy Control Group
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Parkinson's patients and healthy controls
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Paul Tuite, MD | University of Minnesota | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Minnesota/CMRR | Minneapolis | Minnesota | 55414 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010300 | Parkinson Disease |
| ID | Term |
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| D020734 | Parkinsonian Disorders |
| D001480 | Basal Ganglia Diseases |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009069 | Movement Disorders |
| D000080874 | Synucleinopathies |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |