Understanding Movement Disorders Through Genetics and Traits
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This research study helps scientists understand how genes and family traits connect to movement disorders like Parkinson's disease or tremor. You may be asked to answer questions about your symptoms, provide family history, and possibly have an MRI scan to help researchers learn more about these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You have a suspected movement disorder (such as tremor, Parkinson's disease, or difficulty with coordination), or you are a close family member of someone with a movement disorder
- You are at least 2 years old
- You can give permission for yourself, or a parent/guardian can give permission on your behalf
- If an MRI scan is part of your participation, you must not have metal implants (like pacemakers, cochlear implants, or artificial heart valves) that would make it unsafe
- If an MRI scan is needed, you must be comfortable lying on your back for about 1 hour and not have severe claustrophobia
- If an MRI scan is part of the study, you must be at least 12 years old
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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