In this Article

• What is a clinical trial?
• How does the process work?
• What are the advantages of participating in a clinical trial?
• What are the disadvantages of participating in a clinical trial?
• How would my care be different if I participated in a clinical trial?
• What is informed consent?
• Who can participate in a clinical trial?
• What is it like to participate in a clinical trial?
• Important questions to ask
• Is there a Parkinson's clinical trial I could participate in?
• Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials Glossary
• Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials Index

Is There a Parkinson's Clinical Trial I Could Participate In?

Yes. The Movement Disorders Program in the Department of Neurology at The Cleveland Clinic is seeking volunteers to help develop a test for the early detection of Parkinson's disease. Contact Ken Baker at 216-445-1109 or 800-223-2273 ext. 51109 for more information.

The Cleveland Clinic is also conducting research on the genetics of Parkinson's disease. Sibling pairs (such as a brother and sister) who both have Parkinson's disease are being sought. For more information, contact Ken Baker at 216-445-1109 or 800-223-2273 ext. 51109.

For information about other ongoing Parkinson's disease studies, contact the National Institutes of Health at 800-352-9424.

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