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Read our Parkinson's Disease research guide →The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR) is looking for families in which two or more people have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Researchers believe that studying these families could help identify new genes that play a role in Parkinson's. If you're part of such a family, you can help by sharing basic health information, completing a brief memory test, and providing a blood sample.
Scientists know that genetics play a role in some cases of Parkinson's disease, but many genes remain undiscovered. By studying families where the disease appears in multiple members, researchers hope to find new genetic clues that could eventually lead to better treatments and ways to identify people at risk.
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You'll visit one of the study sites across the country (or arrange an alternative if travel is difficult) for a single session lasting 1–2 hours. During your visit, you'll answer questions about your health and family history, have a brief neurological exam and memory test, and provide a blood sample. There is no cost to participate, and all your information is kept confidential.
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