Improving Parkinson’s diagnosis using brain scans

Researchers want to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of Parkinson’s as it progresses. 

They’re developing a tool that uses MRI scans to measure changes in the brain that may be linked to Parkinson’s. 

Who

• 20 people with Parkinson’s diagnosed less than 5 years ago

• 20 people with Parkinson’s diagnosed more than 5 years ago

• 20 people without Parkinson’s

What

1 visit to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London:

• You’ll complete a 30 minute screening survey 

• And a 1 hour MRI scan. Read more about MRI scans on the NHS website. 

Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to £40.

For more information, please read:

The participant information sheet for people with Parkinson’s 

The participant information sheet for people without Parkinson’s 

Interested in taking part?

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Mohammed Elgwely by email, [email protected] or call 07861 269 735.

The deadline for taking part in this research is 1 March 2027.

Deadline
Funded by

Medical Research Council

Research
  • Brain scans
Locations
Location

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom

Contact

Dr Mohammed Elgwely

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07861 269 735