Imaging Depression in Parkinson's Disease

Imaging Depression in Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Parkinson's Disease Major Depressive Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
40 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 40 to 80 with Parkinson's Disease who are experiencing symptoms of depression. Participants will undergo imaging procedures to help understand depression in Parkinson's patients.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 40 and 80 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
  • I can give my consent for the study.
  • I have moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
  • I can tolerate PET procedures.
  • I am a woman and have had a negative pregnancy test.
  • I have not used illegal drugs during the study.
  • I have not used substances that affect my health or the study results.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have dementia.
  • I have a significant psychiatric disorder other than depression.
  • I have a serious medical condition that could affect my participation.
  • I have had too much radiation exposure for research in the past.
  • I take medications that affect SV2A availability.
  • I have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • I cannot have an MRI.
  • I cannot provide written consent in English.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this observational study is to identify targetable neural substrates of depression in Parkinson's Disease for the first time in people with Parkinson's between the ages of 40 and 80, who are experiencing symptoms of depression.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 40-80. 2. For women of reproductive potential, a negative pregnancy test at screening and scanning 3. For PD patients, clinical diagnosis of PD, able to consent and tolerate PET procedures 4. For PD depression patients - at least moderate symptom severity as determined by…
Contacts

Sophie Holmes

2036854066

sophie.holmes@yale.edu

CONTACT

Libby DiDomizio

2039476313

libby.didomizio@yale.edu

CONTACT