Dopaminergic Loss and Pain in Parkinson's Disease

Summary

About 46% of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease present pain disorders. Parkinson disease is characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between the loss of dopaminergic neurons and the existence of pain in Parkinson's disease. Using single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) imaging (123I FP-CIT, which binds dopamine transporter) and the determination of subjective pain threshold, the investigators will establish correlations between dopaminergic degeneration and pain perception.

Timeline

Start

2009-03

Primary completion

2010-03

Completion

2010-07

Publications

• Results Dellapina E, Pellaprat J, Adel D, Llido J, Harroch E, Martini JB, Kas A, Salabert AS, Ory-Magne F, Payoux P, Brefel-Courbon C. Dopaminergic denervation using [123I]-FPCIT and pain in Parkinson's disease: a correlation study. J Neural Transm (Vienna). 2019 Mar;126(3):279-287. doi: 10.1007/s00702-019-01974-5. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

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