Actively Recruiting
Parkinson's Families Project
Led by University College, London · Updated on 2019-06-12
2000
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
613 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University College, London
Lead Sponsor
P
Parkinson's UK
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
One person in every 500 has Parkinson's and around 127,000 people are living with the condition in the UK. The aim of the study is to identify new genes that predispose or cause Parkinson's Disease or Parkinsonism. There is a pressing need to study the genetic makeup of family members both with and without Parkinson's. As families share a common genetic background, it is easier to find new Parkinson's genes by studying the genetic makeup of people with Parkinson's alongside other members of their families. We are particularly interested in studying the genetic makeup of two groups of people: 1. those who developed Parkinson's before the age of 45; and 2. those who have a family history of other relatives affected by Parkinson's. By identifying genetic factors that cause Parkinson's, we hope to understand more about the condition. Doing so will lead to the development of better diagnosis, improved disease models, and we hope in time, to the development of better treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Parkinson's Families Project
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism
- Family history of Parkinson's or parkinsonism in a first or second degree relative and/or early onset of symptoms before age 45
- First or second degree family member of an index case, affected or unaffected by Parkinson's or parkinsonism
- Aged 16 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Lack of capacity to consent to participate in the project
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom, NW3 2PF
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2
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG
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Research Team
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Study Coordinator
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
3
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