The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study

Description

The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR), headed by Dr. Cyrus Zabetian, is searching for genes that increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and related disorders. The study is a joint effort by neurologists and researchers across the United States and is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The coordinating center for PaGeR is located at the University of Washington and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle.

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR), headed by Dr. Cyrus Zabetian, is searching for genes that increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and related disorders. The study is a joint effort by neurologists and researchers across the United States and is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The coordinating center for PaGeR is located at the University of Washington and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle.

The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study (PaGeR)

The Parkinson's Genetic Research Study

Condition
Parkinson's Disease
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Atlanta

Emory University/ Wesley Woods Health Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329

Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45267

Portland

Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239

Seattle

VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108

Seattle

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98118

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Over 18 years of age
  • * Member of a family in which there are two or more living individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
  • * Under 18 years of age

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Washington,

Cyrus Zabetian, MD, MS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington, VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Study Record Dates

2026-10-31