The Neurodegeneration Imaging Group, at the University of Exeter, is recruiting for a new study on Multiple System Atrophy.
Short study Title: Synaptic loss in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
Who: We are looking for patients diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA-P) aged 45-70, who are willing and able to participate in a research study sponsored by the University of Exeter.
What: The study consists of the following procedures which will be performed over four (4) visits at baseline which will be repeated in another four (4) visits after approximately one year:
- Clinical assessments;
- Brain imaging scans with PET and MRI;
- Blood sample collection;
- Lumbar puncture (optional)
The research will take place in West London, at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus.
If you decide to take part we will provide taxi transport and refreshments. You will be compensated over the course of the study for your participation.
One type of imaging requires the injection of a small amount of a radioactive agent. Full details of what the study involves are explained in a Participant Information Sheet
Why: Our aim is to help understand if synapses and glucose levels within the brain of patients with MSA are altered during the disease and what role these changes could have to clinical symptoms. Our findings will provide a deeper understanding of the brain changes specific for the disease, which will help us track the progression of MSA. More importantly, this study will help with the discovery and development of new medications aiming to delay the progression of symptoms caused by MSA.
The study is conducted by the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group, lead by Professor Marios Politis (Principal Investigator), and sponsored by the University of Exeter. The work carried out by the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group aims to investigate the causes of neurological diseases and identify new targets for treatments.
If interested and would like more information, please see the information sheets below or please email us at:
Holly Wright
Email: h.wright3@exeter.ac.uk
Telephone: 01392 722935
or
Dr Edoardo de NataleÂ
Email: e.de-natale@exeter.ac.uk
Telephone: 07503741242