The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study
Recruiting · NCT01558479 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Washington
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR), headed by Dr. Cyrus Zabetian, is searching for genes that increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and related disorders. The study is a joint effort by neurologists and researchers across the United States and is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The coordinating center for PaGeR is located at the University of Washington and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Over 18 years of age
- Member of a family in which there are two or more living individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Exclusion criteria
- Under 18 years of age
Where it is running
5 locations listed across 4 US states.
- Emory University/ Wesley Woods Health Center - Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Portland VA Medical Center - Portland, Oregon, United States
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System - Seattle, Washington, United States
- University of Washington - Seattle, Washington, United States