To assist CAPS members, we are providing the following information regarding current Parkinson's Disease studies and projects that may be of interest. Many of these are actively seeking individuals to participate and/or contribute. Please review the information carefully before you decide to take part.
Do you know of a PD research study that you would like to recommend? Is your organization currently conducting a PD study that may be of interest to our members? Please use the "Contact Us" button and send us the information. We will review, and if appropriate, add it to our growing list.
CAPS provides this information as a service to members, but does not endorse any specific study or project.
Organization |
Short Description |
Scott & White |
A Clinical Trial for patients with Parkinson's Disease currently being conducting at the Plummer Movement Disorders Center. Enrolling patients at the Scott & White Healthcare - Round Rock location. More information... |
UT Health Sciences/San Antonio |
An NIH-funded grant researching voice and speech treatment for people with Parkinson's Disease. The study will include brain imaging to look at change pre-to post-treatment. More information... |
| UT/Austin | Graduate students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of Texas at Austin are creating a video library of patients with dysarthria. This includes patients with Parkinson's Disease. These video tapes will be used teach future graduate students in Speech Language Pathology at UT. For more information, please e-mail MegannVallely@gmail.com or RachelSwinson@gmail.com. |
| Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | The Robert Wood Johnson Medical School conducts on-going studies, many of which are funded by the National Institute of Health. Participation may take place via telephone or online. Please email Dr. Jill Friedman or call at 732-235-4160 or click here for additional information. |
| Michael J. Fox Foundation | On June 3, 2010, The New England Journal of Medicine published the results from the largest, randomized, controlled study of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for advanced Parkinson's disease. MJFF spoke with one of the study authors, Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, of the University of California, Los Angeles about what the results mean for people living with PD. |
| Parkinson's Action Network | The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) recently announced the Parkinson's Disease Work-Related Disability Assessment Form. The form is available for download on their Web site. This form may be helpful to Social Security reviewers during the SSDI/SSI application process. |
Parkinson's Disease Foundation |
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation Quilt Project is underway. Learn how you can participate. More information... |
This information is provided by Capital Area Parkinson’s Society (CAPS) as an informational service to its members and the public. CAPS has not conducted any inquiry or investigation into any of the studies, programs, treatments or other information provided above, and is not responsible for any loss, injury or damages that may arise as result of participation by any person in any such event or study. As always, you should consult with your physician prior to beginning any study or treatment.