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Parkinson's research: participants wanted for largest ever UK study
11 January 2012
Researchers are seeking people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, and relatives of people with Parkinson's, to participate in the largest clinical Parkinson's study ever carried out in the UK. The research will increase understanding of the earliest signs of the disease.
People with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s made in the last 3 years may be eligible to participate in the study, which is based in the Thames Valley area and involves several outpatient visits to their local district general or regional hospital. Individuals will be given the opportunity to consent to a blood test for DNA analysis and a clinical assessment with a neurologist during the outpatient visits. The study team is also recruiting people without Parkinson’s of similar ages, and relatives of people with Parkinson’s.
The study already has over 500 participants and is running across 10 hospital sites in the Thames Valley: Amersham, Banbury, Heatherwood, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Northampton, Oxford, Reading and Stoke Mandeville. Participation is on an entirely voluntary basis. If you’re interested in taking part, or would like to learn more, call Joanna Glennon on 01865 234892. You can also find out more about the research on the Parkinson's UK website.
