Black and African Americans Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD) (NCT06719583)
Black and African Americans Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD) A Project of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
BLAAC PD is a research study to understand what Parkinson's disease looks like for Black and African American communities. BLAAC PD is happening at research centers around the United States. The study is part of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2). GP2 is a research project working to transform understanding of the genetics of Parkinson's disease and make that knowledge globally relevant.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (12 Sites)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
- Rush University — Chicago, Illinois
- University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
- Ochsner Clinic Foundation — New Orleans, Louisiana
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport — Shreveport, Louisiana
- University of Maryland — Baltimore, Maryland
- Kaiser Permanente Midatlantic States — Rockville, Maryland
- Washington University in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
- University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 509-0995
Email: nlouie@michaeljfox.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.