Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

ACL Tear

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

REGISTRY

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Movement Disorders Research Registry

Do you have a movement disorder? If so, you may be able to participate in the Movement Disorders Registry. This registry is a list of individuals who are interested in being contacted about future research studies.

VISITS: None Required

LOCATION: By email or phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Disease Imaging Study - Parkinson's with Dementia or Lewy Body Diagnosis

Are you 40 to 85 years old? Are you diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease with Dementia or Lewy Body Disease (Dementia with Lewy Bodies)? You may be eligible for a research study on a new brain imaging marker with potential to aid in early detection and the progression of Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Disease. Compensation provided.

Alzheimer's Disease

Other Brain and Nervous System

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 40-85

VISITS: up to 3 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $300

The Luma Study

Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 2 years? You may be eligible for a research study evaluating the safety and efficacy of a study drug, as compared to a placebo, to see if it may delay the progression of Parkinson’s disease in people who are in the early stage of their condition.

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 30-80

DURATION: 1 to 3 years

VISITS: up to 20 study visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)

Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the last two years and are not currently taking standard PD medications? You may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how Parkinson’s disease progresses over time. Study participation involves having physical exams, undergoing brain scans, and providing biological samples. Compensation is provided.

Chromosomal Disorders

Featured Research

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 30 and up

DURATION: At least 5 years

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building – Oakland & Online

COMPENSATION: $100 - Screening visit; $200 - Baseline visit; $200 per annual visit

Brain Connections for Arm Movement after Stroke

Are you over 21 and have you had a stroke? You may be able to participate in a research study that hopes to learn how different brain areas control movement before and after stroke and when these brain areas are most sensitive to stimulation.

DURATION: 4 months

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $20

Brain Development Research Study – Ages 18-26

Are you a healthy 18-26 year old? You may be able to participate in a study to understand how our brain changes as we develop into adults. This study involves completing questionnaires, playing computer games, and undergoing brain and EEG scans. Compensation is provided.

Alzheimer's Disease

Balance Disorders

Brain and Neurological Disorders

Concussion

And 6 more areas

AGE: 18-26

DURATION: 36 months

VISITS: 3

LOCATION: Loeffler Building & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $275

Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of motor deficits in people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Are you affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy? You may be able to participate in a research study using spinal cord stimulation (SCS), an approved clinical therapy for pain syndromes that do not respond to drugs. Unexpectedly, SCS has shown the ability to promote the recovery of leg motor function in people with complete motor paralysis in consequence of spinal cord injury years after injury.

DURATION: 9 months

VISITS: 35 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian

COMPENSATION: $1750

SPARX3: Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial

Are you 40-80 years old and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the past 3 years? You may be able to participate in a study looking at how exercise affects the progression of PD symptoms. Eligible participants are not taking medication for PD symptoms. Study participation involves engaging in exercise 4 times/week for 18 months. Compensation is provided for evaluation visits.

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 40-80

DURATION: 24 months

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building, UPMC Montefiore & Presbyterian Hospitals & Physical Therapy – Clinical and Translational Research Center (PT-CTRC)

COMPENSATION: $300

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: About 5 years

VISITS: 8 visits

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

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,350 + parking reimbursement

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Brain and Neurological Disorders