Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. It is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time.
Medical treatment of PD focuses on improving motor symptoms using medications, surgery, and behavior modifications, such as increasing physical activity.
The Parkinson's Clinic provides a neurological examination to determine eligibility for research studies. Research studies involve a series of tests that may include a genetic blood sample (LRRK2), memory testing, Smell Identification Testing (SIT), and a neurological evaluation. Eligible patients must have on hand a copy of their medical record or letter of referral from a physician that includes a summary of pertinent medical information related to the neurological condition. This would include when the condition was first noted, how it was presented, the current status, and listing of treatments/medications and their effect.
If you are interested in participating in one of our research studies, please contact and submit your medical record/letter of referral to:
Mae P. Brooks
Patient Care Coordinator
Parkinson Clinic
Office of the Clinical Director
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
CRC Room 5-1469 NE
10 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Phone: (301) 496-4604 or 800-362-3479
Fax: (301) 496-6609
brooksm@ninds.nih.gov
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Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Toll-free at:1-800-411-1222
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
Parkinson’s Disease Care Providers at NIH:
Physicians
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Debra Ehrlich, MD
Chief, Parkinson's Clinic |
Mark Hallett, MD
Chief, Human Motor Control Section
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Codrin Lungu, MD
Program Director, Division of
Clinical Research
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Derek Narendra, MD
Assistant Clinical Investigator
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Nurse Practitioners
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Irene Dustin, PhD, CRNP |
Research Nurse
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Myriam Martinez, RN
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Coordinators
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Mae P. Brooks |
Studies Actively Recruiting Patients:
01-N-0206
Phenotype/Genotype Correlations in Movement Disorders
14-N-0086
Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders
11-N-0211
Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorder
17-N-0076
Does N-Acetylcysteine Decrease Spontaneous Oxidation of Central Neural Dopamine in Parkinson's Disease
93-N-0202
Diagnosis and Natural History Protocol for Patients with Different Neurological Conditions
16-N-0166
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Treatment of Focal Hand Dystonia
For more information on Parkinson’s Disease:
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parkinsons-Disease-Information-Page
Related Links:
ClinicalTrials.gov