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My wife has Parkinson’s disease. Can she participate in a research?

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 20, 2023 | Replies (16)
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Hello @tsch

Thanks for adding to this discussion about clinical trials and studies. If you are comfortable doing so, would you please share the type of study your husband is involved in? Does it involve new medications or treatments?

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tsch | @tsch | Dec 20, 2023

It involves alot: he just had a scan looking at ldopa in the brain, upcoming could be spinal tap, blood tests, and a skin punch. A participant can opt out at any time, and many medical centers are involved. This study started 12 years ago I believe. All costs are covered for the participant. Person will be followed for 5 years at least I think. My husband is participating just to aid science. The letters PPMI may be meaningful.

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tsch | @tsch | Dec 20, 2023

PS, this is not a study to treat people, it is looking for ways to identify the disease early I think. So there are no meds or treatments to benefit the participant, as far as I know. I hope this gets to the moderator!

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