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What is Parkinson Disease?
Parkinson disease (PD) is a movement disorder. In PD, the parts of
the brain controlling smoothness and ease of movement slowly begin to lose
proper function. The first symptoms often include dragging a leg or foot,
trembling hand, and slowness or stiffness in movement. Later symptoms include
problems with balance.
Parkinson disease is progressive. Medications can improve the symptoms, but
cannot yet cure or reliably slow progression of the disorder.
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Study Participation Details
CHG PD Research Coordinators
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Clinical Coordinator |
We are looking for two types of families to participate
in PD research studies:
Any individual diagnosed with PD who also has a living
first-, second-, or third-degree relative (sibling,
cousin, niece, nephew, aunt or uncle) also diagnosed
with PD who would also be willing to participate.
Any individual diagnosed with PD who also has at least
one living sibling not diagnosed or has both parents
still living not diagnosed with PD who would be willing
to participate.
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Additional Resources
PD Support Groups and Information Sources
American Parkinson Disease Association
135 Parkinson Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: (718) 981-8001; (800) 223-2732
Fax: (718) 981-4399
E-Mail: apda@apdaparkinson.org
National Parkinson Foundation
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494
Phone: (305) 243-6666, (800) 327-4545
Fax: (305) 243-5595
E-Mail: contact@parkinson.org
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
1359 Broadway, Suite 1509
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 923-4700
Fax: (212) 923-4778
E-mail: info@pdf.org
Center for Human Genetics Contact
Jeffrey M. Stajich, MA, PA-C
E-mail: jeffrey.stajich@duke.edu
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