Gene study for movement disorders and dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at genes that may be linked to movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease) and dementias (like Alzheimer's). You'd give a blood or saliva sample to help researchers understand how these conditions run in families.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older to join.
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of a movement disorder (like Parkinson's) or dementia (like Alzheimer's) by a doctor.
- If you are an unaffected family member, you must have a relative with a movement disorder or dementia who is already enrolled in this study.
- You must be able to agree to join, or have a legal representative agree for you.
- The movement disorder or dementia cannot be caused by something like an injury, birth problem, or brain infection.
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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