Neurology & Neurosurgery Research
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies Study
AGE: 40-89 years of age
GENDER: All
GENDER: All
TYPE: Observational and sample collection
HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS: Yes
HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS: Yes
CONDITION: Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration
Learn More About This Research Study
This is a research study being conducted at University Hospitals. For more information, please contact Kailey Sajewski, the study coordinator at 216-286-6597 or complete the online form below.
Study Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify changes on a skin punch biopsy or olfactory mucosa (tissue in the back of the nose) sampling, in which small pieces of skin are removed or a swab or brush is placed in the back of the nose, and then tissue is sent to the laboratory for examination.
Who Can Participate
Participants between 40-89 years of age with Parksinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), progressive palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration or no neurological condition (controls) may be eligible for this study.
Study ID
- STUDY20201499