Research Participation
Later in Your Parkinson’s
Course
While some clinical trials and studies need
people early in their disease course, many need
people who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s
some time ago. Individuals with moderate
or advancing Parkinson’s — including those
who have had surgical procedures to treat
the disease — may be eligible for a variety of
interventional and observational trials.
Remember fact 2:
There Is a Study (or Several) for You.
However, participation at a later stage of disease
may require more assistance from loved ones
and care partners. Speak to your doctor and
support network about which studies may be
right and appropriate for you.
Chapter 2 — Research Participation throughout Your Parkinson’s Journey
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