Study Summary:
In this study, scientists are researching how a special brain scanning technique called **Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy** can identify changes in brain chemicals in people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects movement and can cause tremors and stiffness. The study involves a one-time visit to measure brain chemicals using a powerful scanner, **7T MRI**, which provides clearer pictures of the brain than regular MRI. This helps scientists understand how brain chemicals differ between Parkinson’s patients and healthy individuals. Participants will include people with PD who haven't started treatment and healthy people as controls.
Key Points:
- **One-time visit**: The study requires only one visit for brain scanning.
- **Participants**: People aged 18-75, both with and without Parkinson’s, are included.
- **No treatment needed**: Patients should not be on any PD medication before participating.
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