Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
| Study Name | Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) |
| Principal Investigator(s) | Douglas Galasko, M.D. |
| Required Diagnosis | Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease in last 2 yrs and NOT taking PD medication, first degree family member of someone with PD, People with genetic risk factors for PD, People without PD and no risk factors to serve as a control group |
| Age | 30+ |
| Length | multi-year |
| Lumbar Puncture | Yes |
| MRI | Yes |
| DAT Scan | Yes |
| Compensation | Yes, The study will cover the cost of study-related travel, and you will be paid a set amount at each visit to compensate you for time and completion of study-related procedures. |
| Contact |
858-246-4959 or email: srpeacock@health.ucsd.edu |
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