Participate in and Join a Study
Becoming involved is critical to research. Your investment of time can mean a world of difference. Studies need involvement not only from those dealing with Parkinson’s but also from those who are healthy. These 'normal controls' - those who are healthy and have not been diagnosed with Parkinson’s - are extremely important to the success of any study and trial. |
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I’m thinking about it...You can make a direct contribution to advancing what researchers and clinicians know about a Parkinson’s - or another disease or disorder under study. |
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I’d like to find out more...
Studies and clinical trials are ongoing in several areas of Parkinson’s disease. To learn more and see if you are eligible to participate, please contact those listed with the studies below.
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Functional Consequences of Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease, a Penn Udall Center Research Project |
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Executive Difficulty in Parkinson’s Dementia, a Penn Udall Center Research Project |
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Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) | ||
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Additional Parkinson's and Movement Disorder studies at Penn |
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Non-Parkinson's studies in aging and aging-related diseases at Penn |
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How can I get more information on Clinical Trials: |
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NIH Exploratory Trials |
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PD Trials.org |
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NIH Clinical Trials database |
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What other (non-Parkinson’s) research studies are open and in need of participants?
Visit the Institute on Aging’s website for additional Penn studies in other aging-related diseases or Penn’s Office of Human Research.
Support Groups
Support groups are lead through the center to provide assistance for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and Essential tremor patients in Center City and Elkins Park. There are other smaller support groups for specific issues such as patients with DBS and early onset Parksinson’s Disease. Efforts are being put towards expanding programs into Chinatown and West Philadelphia. For a complete list of support groups from the Parkinson’s Coucil please refer to http://www.theparkinsoncouncil.org/support-groups.html.