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Parkinson disease: Research Studies

Be an Informed Participant

Before deciding to participate in a research study, take time to learn about clinical research, how it's conducted and your rights as a research participant. Following are some helpful resources from independent sources. Always remember that a clinical research study is research, not treatment.

Know Who to Contact

  • Eligibility: For questions about a specific study and who is eligible to participate, call or email the contact person listed for that study.
  • Your Rights: For questions about your rights as a research participant, contact the UF Institutional Review Boards at 352-273-9600.
  • Feedback: For general questions or feedback about study listings, email the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute at UFStudies@health.ufl.edu.

Other Resources

  • ResearchMatch.org: Join a national registry of volunteers willing to be contacted about research studies.

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  1. Validating PD Cognitive Profiles. Substudy: White Matter Connectivity and PD Cognitive Phenotypes

    The purpose of this research study is to investigate 1) brain and blood markers of memory and thinking difficulties in Parkinson’s disease, and 2) how these...

  2. Remote Deep Brain Stimulation Management

    The purpose of this study is to test the use of a clinical decision support tool for patients receiving care after implantation of a Deep Brain Stimulation...

  3. Physiological Flow of Liquids Used in Dysphagia Management

    People with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis often report difficulties with ...

  4. Parkinson's Outcome Project

    The purpose of this research study is to collect data on individuals with Parkinson disease to better understand the illness and ultimately improve the care...

  5. National DBS Brain Tissue Network

    The goal of this study is to store your tissues and medical information and potentially use it in future research. Many different kinds of research use human...

  6. Mind in Motion

    The Mind in Motion study seeks to discover how the brain is related to walking. Compensation provided.  ...

  7. Mechanisms of airway protection dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease

    The purpose of this research study is to determine the reasons why people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) develop problems swallowing and coughing. ...

  8. Mechanisms of airway protection dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease

    The purpose of this research study is to determine the reasons why people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) develop problems swallowing and coughing, and how...

  9. Longitudinal Parkinson's Research Study

    The purpose of this research study is to investigate how the brain and motor behavior changes both in individuals with movement disorders and healthy...

  10. Investigation of Microbiota changes in patients with DBS

    The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on gut health in patients with Pakinson’s disease (PD) and...

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Studies listed on this site have been approved by a UF Institutional Review Board (IRB), which works to ensure the welfare and rights of research participants as required by federal regulations. Study listings are provided by the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute in collaboration with UF research teams and the UF IRBs.