What is Research?
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Medical research is the study of a disease, its cause, its impact on individuals and populations, and the study of new medicines or other therapeutics.
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Research can be as simple as completing a survey or giving a blood sample.
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Research can also be complex, like participating in a Clinical Trial
Research cannot be done until participants are educated about the research study and give their consent to participate.
Most research is highly confidential.
Researchers have the duty to make sure research is as safe as possible for participants.
SURVEYS
BLOOD SAMPLES
NEW MEDICINES
EXERCISE STUDIES
GENETIC TESTING
EXPERIMENTAL THERAPIES
There are many ways to get involved in Research!
Find Research for You
Use these websites to search for research you or a loved one could be eligible for
This Parkinson's Foundation Podcast Episode is in Spanish. It features Dr. Ignacio Mata, a Neurologist at Cleveland Clinic. He discusses the importance of Hispanic involvemetn int he PD research community.
