The Parkinson's Disease Case-Control Study is focused on people aged 50-75 in Hangzhou, China. The study looks at how intestinal fungi (tiny organisms living in the gut) differ between healthy people and those with Parkinson's disease, a brain condition that affects movement. Researchers want to understand how these fungi might be linked to brain changes by studying gut-brain connections. They will collect information and samples like blood, urine, and stool, and perform brain scans called MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to see detailed images of the brain.
- Participants will need to visit the study site for sample collection and MRI scans.
- The study will include 40 people, half with Parkinson's and half healthy volunteers.
- Participants need to be able to provide informed consent, meaning they agree to join after understanding the study details.
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