The Fox Focus Spring/Summer 2019 | Page 7

Clinical Trials Help Us Put the Pieces Together The Michael J. Fox Foundation launched Fox Insight to create a true partnership between the Parkinson's community and researchers. This online clinical study aims to learn more about life with Parkinson’s and accelerate breakthroughs by capturing the experiences of people with and without the disease. “It really is a privilege to be able to do something that may be a tiny, tiny piece, but with enough tiny, tiny pieces, we'll have a gigantic piece.” — Diane Winiarski, participant POWER PARKINSON’S RESEARCH IN A FEW EASY STEPS: 1 Complete your first study visit Tell us about your symptoms, medical and family history and other topics related to your health. Add your genetic information 2 Eligible participants with Parkinson’s can access the 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service at no cost and contribute their genetic data to the study. 3 Participate in related research Take part in supplemental surveys and sub-studies offered through Fox Insight in order to expand your scientific contributions. Keep coming back Complete a study visit every 90 days to share critical information about your health experiences. Interested in joining Fox Insight? Enroll at foxinsight.org 7 Spring/Summer 2019 4