Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

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VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

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

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

TOPAZ: Trial Of Parkinson’s And Zoledronic Acid

Are you age 60 or older and are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or neurodegenerative parkinsonism? You may be able to participate in a study to learn if treatments for osteoporosis can help lower fracture risk in people with Parkinson’s disease or neurodegenerative parkinsonism. This study can be completed from your home. Compensation is provided.

Parkinson's Disease

AGE: 60 and up

DURATION: Up to 5 years

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: At home/online

COMPENSATION: $100 for completing the treatment visit & $50 per yearly check-in

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