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“I participate because it is the right thing to do, for myself, for my children, and for the millions of people who have Parkinson’s disease. Without participation there will be no cure.” –Mike, Diagnosed 7 years
Recently Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease?
If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) understanding the disease, and learning about the resources available to you, are good first steps.
About PDtrials
What is PDtrials?
PDtrials is a collaborative initiative of Parkinson’s organizations dedicated to increasing education and awareness about clinical ClinicalDealing with or based on observation and treatment of people, as opposed to basic science carried out in the laboratory or in animals. research. Central to this effort is providing information to help people with Parkinson’s learn more and make informed decisions about participating in clinical studies.
Steering Committee / Advisors / Partners
The PDtrials coalition is led by The Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's DiseaseA chronic, slowly progressive disease of the nervous system characterized by the combination of tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and stooped posture, among other symptoms. Foundation (PDF) in collaboration with several other leading PD advocacy and research organizations.
Educational Resources
Tools for Support Groups
If you are a member of a regional or local Parkinson’s organization or support group you can help increase education and awareness about clinical research Clinical ResearchPatient-oriented research conducted with human participants (or on material of human origin such as tissues and specimens) for which an investigator directly interacts with human participants. This area of research includes: mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. throughout your own community by discussing clinical research participation and distributing PDtrials education and awareness materials at meetings and conferences.
Listing a Clinical Trial
If you represent of a Parkinson’s research study that is currently seeking participants and would like to post the study on PDtrials.org, please download a trial information form found on this page.
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Please provide us with your contact information and we’ll send you a free PDtrials clinical studies information kit. This kit includes a comprehensive multi-page brochure that answers key questions about clinical trials and a listing of clinical trials that are currently looking for participants.
