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Imaging Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: Yale University
Summary
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.
Official title: Identifying the Neural Basis of Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2029-12-01
Last Updated
2026-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
11C-UCB-J
Radiotracer for imaging
ketamine hydrochloride
There will be a small subset (opt-in) who will receive a single dose of ketamine to determine the ability of ketamine to target these mechanisms and initiate an associated antidepressant response. If the participant is opting into the ketamine arm, the investigators will ask them to come in for one single-dose of ketamine and complete another PET and MRI scan post-ketamine treatment.
Locations (1)
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, United States