Status:
UNKNOWN
Twins and the Risk of Parkinson's Disease: A Clinical and Imaging Study
Lead Sponsor:
The Parkinson's Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions:
Parkinson's Disease
Eligibility:
MALE
77-88 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of genetic and environmental factors in the cause of Parkinson's disease.
Detailed Description
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a growing health problem in the elderly, and genetic factors may provide substantial clues toward eventual treatment and/or prevention of the disorder. The National Academy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion:
- Participants will be recruited from a closed cohort-the National Academy of Sciences/National Resource Council (NAS/NRC) World War II Veteran Twins Cohort
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2001
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00282802
Start Date
April 1 2001
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
July 2 2009
Active Locations (1)
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The Parkinson's Institute, 675 Almanor Avene
Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94085