FDOPA PET and Nutritional Support in Parkinson's Disease (NCT04459052)
Phase II: Physiological Effects of Nutritional Support in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The overall goal of this study will be to further our understanding of how N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) can help to support dopaminergic function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). We plan to use pre and post Positron emission tomography magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MRI) with \[F-18\] Fluorodopa (FDOPA) to measure dopamine function, and neurological measures to assess clinical symptoms, in patients with PD who are given oral capsules plus IV infusions of NAC in addition to standard of care for PD for 6 ±3 months in an open label cross over design. Serum measures of NAC concentrations, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to measure inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, may be conducted.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Thomas Jefferson University, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Centers — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 30 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Thomas Jefferson University, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Centers — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.