Parkinson’s Families Project (PFP)

This study will investigate the genetic causes of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders to help develop new and improved treatments.

It is being carried out by a team of researchers based at University College London.

• People who developed Parkinson’s or another movement disorder before or at age 45

OR

• People with Parkinson’s or another movement disorder, where there is a family history or another family member with a movement disorder.

• Clinical Research Unit at Fairfield Hospital (part of the Northern Care Alliance)

• One clinic visit (1-2 hours) will include a range of tests (blood and/or saliva samples), cognitive and movement assessments as well as a questionnaire about symptoms and family history.
• You will also be asked if other members of your family (parents, siblings) would like to take part by donating a sample, even if they are unaffected. This will help researchers to understand any genetic links.

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