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​Information About PD Clinical Trials

​Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective. These studies also may show which medical approaches work best for certain illnesses or groups of people. Clinical trials produce the best data available for health care decision-making.
​According to the National Institutes of Health, the purpose of clinical trials is research, so the studies follow strict scientific standards. These standards protect patients and help produce reliable study results. Clinical trials are one of the final stages of a long and careful research process. The process often begins in a laboratory (lab), where scientists first develop and test new ideas..
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​For safety purposes, clinical trials start with small groups of patients to find out whether a new approach causes any harm. In later phases of clinical trials, researchers learn more about the new approach's risks and benefits. A clinical trial may find that a new strategy, treatment, or device improves patient outcomes; offers no benefit; or causes unexpected harm. All of these results are important because they advance medical knowledge and help improve patient care.

The following list includes clinical trials developed to help the Parkinson's community (PANC does not endorse specific clinical trial programs):

​Fox Trial Finder

​Fox Trial Finder is a Web-based clinical trial matching tool to connect those with and without Parkinson's disease to Parkinson's clinical research opportunities that urgently need their participation. After volunteers input information about themselves (such as zip code, date of birth, and brief medical history), Fox Trial Finder provides trial match suggestions. Fox Trial Finder also provides the opportunity for volunteers to connect directly with trial coordinators through a secure messaging interface on the site. 
Fox Trial Finder

​Centerwatch

An information service for patients, pharmaceutical companies, and research centers that are involved in clinical research. Centerwatch publishes a wide range of newsletters, books, and directories.
  • Review an extensive list of clinical trials being conducted across the world
  • Subscribe to a free email service which notifies you about new Parkinson's clinical trials in your area
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​Centerwatch

​Parkinson Study Group (PSG)

A nonprofit, cooperative group of Parkinson's disease experts from medical centers in the US and Canada dedicated to improving PD treatments through clinical trials.
  • Identify references in scientific and academic journals relating to PD research and clinical trials
  • Find out about PSG clinical trials that are in progress
​ParkinsonStudyGroup.org

​National Institutes of Health

A resource site developed by the National Institutes of Health to provide patients, family members, and the general public with current information about clinical research studies.​
  • Find out about current PD clinical trials
  • Access information describing the clinical trials process
NIH Clinical Trials

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​The Parkinson Association of Northern California is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson's, their families, and care partners throughout our region. 

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  • PANC Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Medical Advisory Panel
    • Privacy Policy
    • Annual Report & 990's
  • Contact Us
  • About Parkinson's
    • Recently Diagnosed
    • PD Carepartners
    • Clinical Trials
    • Exercise!
    • Helpful Resources
    • PD Webinars & Classes
    • Guide to Specialist
    • Local Transportation Information
    • Reflections from the Parkinson's Community
    • Articles
  • Ways to Support
    • Donate Online
    • Donate by Mail or Phone
    • Sponsorships
    • CAREPARTNER RESPITE SUPPORT
    • Be A Sustaining Donor
    • Planned Giving
    • AmazonSmile
    • Become a Support Group Facilitator
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Programs
    • Support Groups
    • Respite Care
    • Parkinsonwise
    • Parkinsonwise Trained Professionals
    • Rebuilding Together
    • Other PD Support Groups in CA
    • Shelter in place series
    • 2017 Conference Video
    • 2019 Conference
    • CA PD Registry 9/20 Conference Video
  • DONATE
  • Newsletter
  • Español
  • 2020 Conference
  • Other PD classes/events
    • Brian Grant Foundation 4/13 building your care team and 5/1 Mental Health & PD
    • Davis Phinney Foundation 4/7 YOPD Women's Council 4/15 YOPD Dementia
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinair -April classes (Also Spanish)
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 4/15 Volunteering for Research 4/20 A conversation with Michael J Fox
    • Parkinson Voice Project
    • PD Active 3/13 Holistic Treatments PD
    • PMD Alliance ongoing classes
    • World Parkinson Coalition Research Webnairs -Sing-Along etc.
  • PANC Events
    • Coming September 18, 2021 - 5th Annual Robert G Smith Walk to Cancel Out Parkinson's
    • Save the date-10/23/21 2021 PANC Annual Confernce