Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BEHOLD - Parkinson's Disease with memory concerns

Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease with memory or thinking problems that are impacting your daily life? You may be eligible for a research study to determine how bioenergetic changes in the brain occur and contribute to progression of Lewy Body Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. This is a brain imaging study using MRI and PET scans to look at brain activity.

Other Brain and Nervous System

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 55-90

DURATION: up to 2 years

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $950 and transportation is provided

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

Monitoring Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Using Gamma-glutamyl cysteine Supplementation

Have you recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? You may be eligible for a research study investigating how the antioxidant, gamma-glutamylcysteine (GGC), affects brain health, motor function, oxidative stress and cognitive function. Participation includes MRI scans, cognitive testing, and blood and stool analysis to assess changes over time. Compensation is provided.

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $500

Dementia with Lewy Bodies Consortium (DLBC)

Do you have diagnosed or suspected dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), mild cognitive impairment that may progress to DLB, or Parkinson’s disease dementia? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about DLB and find better ways to identify and treat the disease in the future. Compensation is provided.

Other Brain and Nervous System

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 40 - 90

DURATION: Up to 10 years

VISITS: 12-20 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, & Kaufmann Medical Building

COMPENSATION: Varies From $50 to $200 per visit over the 10 year study duration + parking reimbursement

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Brain and Neurological Disorders