Plain-English translation of NCT02194816 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Parkinson's Disease research guide →This is a long-term observation study that follows people with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions to learn what helps some people maintain a better quality of life and experience slower disease progression. Researchers will ask you about your medications, diet, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing every six months for five years. The goal is to identify patterns—like specific foods, exercise habits, or complementary therapies—that may be connected to better health outcomes in Parkinson's disease.
Many people with Parkinson's disease wonder what they can do to slow their symptoms and maintain quality of life. This study exists to answer that question by learning from the real-world experiences of people living with the disease, so researchers can eventually offer better guidance about diet, lifestyle, and complementary care.
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You will receive an email every six months with a link to an online survey that takes about an hour to an hour and a half to complete. The survey asks about your health, wellbeing, diet, and lifestyle habits. You can skip any question you're not comfortable answering, and you'll receive gentle reminders if the deadline is approaching. This continues for five years, but you remain free to see any doctors or try any treatments you choose—this study simply tracks what's happening, it doesn't provide medical care or treatment.
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United States
Sponsor
Bastyr University
Enrollment target
~2,000 participants
Started
September 2012
Primary completion
December 2030
Age range
19 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2022.
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