Clinical Trial Participation Guide

Clinical trials are a final and crucial step on the path to better Parkinson's disease (PD) treatments and a cure. Studies also are essential to developing ways to diagnose and even predict the disease. People with Parkinson's and their loved ones who participate in research say it allows them to take an active role in their care, advance science for themselves and future generations, and partner with PD experts at the forefront of the field.

But thinking about research can bring many questions: Does every trial test a new medication, how do you find a study, who can volunteer and how?

Click here to find answers to those questions and more through a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide and videos featuring people with Parkinson's and their loved ones.