The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR)
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (5) locations...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR), headed by Dr. Cyrus Zabetian, is searching for genes that increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and related disorders. The study is a joint effort by neurologists and researchers across the United States and is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The coordinating center for PaGeR is located at the University of Washington and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Over 18 years of age
• Member of a family in which there are two or more living individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Locations
United States
Georgia
Emory University/ Wesley Woods Health Center
RECRUITING
Atlanta
Ohio
University of Cincinnati
RECRUITING
Cincinnati
Oregon
Portland VA Medical Center
RECRUITING
Portland
Washington
University of Washington
RECRUITING
Seattle
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
RECRUITING
Seattle
Contact Information
Primary
Jennifer Pate
1-855-646-4221
Backup
Khryss Capawa
kcapawa@uw.edu
(206) 277-3956
Time Frame
Start Date: 2009-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 5000
Treatments
Case
Has a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
Control
No diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
Family Member
Has a family history of Parkinson's disease. Can be affected or unaffected with Parkinson's disease
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Washington