Black and African Americans Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD) A Project of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2)

Date Added
August 7th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00135539
Researcher
Vanessa Hinson

List of Studies


Keywords
Healthy Volunteer Studies, Parkinsons
Summary

Your participation in this study will help researchers understand genetic information about Parkinson's disease in Black and African Americans. BLAAC PD aims to generate genetic data on PD and non-PD Black and African American participants. To join this study, you must be over 18 years of age and identify as Black or African American. Subjects must have a diagnosis of PD or not have PD or any other neurological condition. The study will consist of one visit, at this visit you will be asked to answer a few questions and give a blood sample. You will not receive your genetic results.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Magdaline Volcy
843-792-1022
volcy@musc.edu

A DOSE-BLINDED EXTENSION STUDY TO EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM EFFICACY, SAFETY, AND TOLERABILITY OF UCB0599 IN STUDY PARTICIPANTS WITH PARKINSONS DISEASE

Date Added
April 11th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00126045
Researcher
Vanessa Hinson

List of Studies


Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

This study is designed to provide further longer-term evidence and
understanding of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the study drug UCB0599 in slowing the progression of Parkinson's Disease only in study participants who have completed 18 months of treatment in PD0053 Study. This study requires previous participation in the PD0053 study. There are 11 visits spanning over 30 months. Main study activities include; electrocardiograms, vital sign assessments, physical exam, neurological exam, blood and urine collection, and UCB0599 administration and follow-up.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Heidelberg
843-792-9371
heidelbe@musc.edu

Non-Invasive Brainstem Modulation for the Treatment of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) and an Open Label Extension Study (OLE).

Date Added
July 27th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00111985
Researcher
Vanessa Hinson

List of Studies


Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

This study will help to determine if using an investigational neuromodulation headset device will help treat non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). The effectiveness of neuromodulation will help oral dopamine replacement therapies to improve (1) activities of daily living related to motor function, (2) motor symptoms and (3) quality of life for patients with PD. The headset will be worn for a total of 40 minutes per day (two 20 minute intervals). The study will take place over a year and will require a study partner to participate. This is a randomized controlled trial that randomizes participants into an intervention group or a control group (placebo). Participants will not know which treatment they are receiving. Questions about quality of life such as; depression, anxiety, PD symptoms, will also be asked.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Heidelberg
843-792-8327
heidelbe@musc.edu

A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial of Zoledronic Acid for Prevention of Fractures in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Date Added
March 31st, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00095121
Researcher
Vanessa Hinson

List of Studies


Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

This randomized clinical trial is designed to test the efficacy of ZA-5 mg in PD patients. This trial will also address barriers to treatment of patients with PD by providing rigorous evidence about whether ZA reduces fracture risk in patients with PD, simplifying treatment by giving ZA at home without extra medical visits and BMD testing, and overcoming poor persistence with oral therapies because one infusion may prevent bone loss for at least 2 years. The outcome of this trial will demonstrate how a home-based fracture prevention can reach older PD patients who would not otherwise receive treatment to reduce their high risk of fractures.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Timothy Sheehan
843-792-0372
sheehant@musc.edu



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