Black and African Americans Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 2,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research · Other
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About This Trial
BLAAC PD is a research study to understand what Parkinson's disease looks like for Black and African American communities.
BLAAC PD is happening at research centers around the United States. The study is part of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2). GP2 is a research project working to transform understanding of the genetics of Parkinson's disease and make that knowledge globally relevan…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Control Participants:
* Ability to provide informed consent
* Age 50 years or older
* Self-identify as Black or African American
Exclusion Criteria for Control Participants:
* Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and/or neurological condition
* Familial history of PD and/or neu…
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