Understanding frailty in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people with Parkinson's disease become physically frail. It aims to find factors that may help predict or prevent frailty.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- You are between 40 and 85 years old.
- Your Parkinson's is at a mild to moderate stage (Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3).
- You do not have major memory problems (like dementia) or severe depression or psychosis.
- You do not have serious heart, lung, or other uncontrolled health conditions.
- You have no other nerve or bone problems that would affect walking or movement tests.
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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