A US Study That Observes How Parkinson's Disease Changes Over Time in Patients Who Still Have Movement Symptoms Despite Taking Parkinson's Medications
Start Date
7/21/2026
Completion Date
6/1/2033
Summary
This is an observational study in which data are collected and studied from Parkinson's disease patients who have movement symptoms despite taking standard Parkinson's medications. In observational studies, observations are made without any changes to the participant's healthcare or treatment plan. No investigational product will be administered in this study, as participants will be treated with the standard of care that medical experts currently consider most appropriate. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a condition that affects the brain and causes problems with movement and other body functions. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can worsen over time. People with Parkinson's disease may experience shaking (tremor), slow movements, stiff muscles, trouble walking, and problems with balance. They can also have other symptoms, such as difficulty thinking clearly, changes in mood, or difficulty sleeping. Parkinson's disease mostly affects older adults, but it can happen to younger people too. There is no cure, but treatments can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life. While doctors and researchers know that Parkinson's disease affects people in different ways and can worsen over time, there are still many things they don't fully understand-especially for people who experience movement symptoms despite taking their usual Parkinson's medicines. Earlier studies did not follow these patients long enough or collect all the important information needed. This study is being done to fill those gaps. The main purpose of this study is to better understand how Parkinson's disease changes over time in patients who experience movement symptoms while taking standard oral Parkinson's medications, what challenges patients and their care partners face, and how their treatments are working in real life. To do this, researchers will collect data on: * Sociodemographics (e.g. age, gender, race/ethnicity, insurance provider). * Medical history and vital signs (e.g. comorbidities, family history of Parkinson's, height, weight, blood pressure). * Medications and treatments (e.g. Parkinson's and non-Parkinson's medications and other treatments, rehabilitation therapy sessions, use of mobility assistance devices). * Movement symptoms (e.g. tremor, slow movement, balance). * Non-movement symptoms (e.g. cognition, mood, sleep, activities of daily living). * Molecular data (e.g. genetics, α-synuclein). * Burden of care (e.g. economic cost). Data will come from questionnaires or rating scales conducted by the doctor with the patient during study visits, diaries and logs completed by the patient, medical records, health insurance claims records, blood samples and skin biopsies, a digital device that records movement/non-movement symptoms, and questionnaires completed by the care partner. Data will be collected from December 2025 to December 2032. Each participant may be followed for up to 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 45 years to 75 years
Interventions
Standard of Care
Conditions
Locations
Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI)-Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
United States
University of Arizona Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI)-Tucson
Tucson, Arizona 85721
United States
The Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Institute
Fountain Valley, California 92708
United States
Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California 90033
United States
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Miami, Florida 33176
United States
AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute
Orlando, Florida 32804
United States
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida 33612
United States
Morehouse Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
United States
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia 30912
United States
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare at Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, Illinois 60190
United States
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Olney, Maryland 20832
United States
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
United States
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
United States
Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
United States
Northwell Health
New York, New York 10016
United States
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York 11794
United States
University of Buffalo
Williamsville, New York 14221
United States
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
United States
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
United States
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
Intermountain Health
Murray, Utah 84107
United States
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont 05402
United States
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
United States
Sentara Neurology Specialists
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, Washington 98108
United States