Individuals with Parkinson's Disease Invited to Participate in Paid Research Study
Researchers at California State University, San Bernardino want to learn more about the connection between gut health and brain health in people living with Parkinson's. Further research today by participating in a compensated research study!
Located in San Bernardino, CA
Compensation Provided
55 to 85 Years Old
Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Fast Facts
Have 8th Grade Education or Above
Study Background
Help researchers learn more about gut-brain health in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Join our study! California State University, San Bernardino is conducting a research study designed to learn more about the influence of gut health on memory and thinking abilities in people living with Parkinson's disease. Through this study, researchers want to examine how Parkinson's affects learning, concentration, and decision-making. Our researchers are looking to partner with adults between the ages of 55 and 85 who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for this study. Further research on Parkinson's disease and join our paid study today! |
Additional Information
This research study aims to examine the relationship between (and increase the understanding of) gut health and cognitive impairment in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- Have an 8th-grade education or above
- Between the ages of 55-85
- Have not used antibiotics/immunosuppression within the last 3 months
- Do not have a history of inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases
- Do not have a history of psychiatric hospitalization and have not been diagnosed with a stroke, epilepsy, head injury resulting in loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes, Alzheimer's disease, or significant brain injury or neurologic event
- Do not have a history of uncontrolled lung or heart disease, uncontrolled diabetes, or other uncontrolled condition that affects the immune system
This study involves:
- One visit (lasting about 4 hours) to California State University, San Bernardino
- Tests of memory and attention
- Questionnaires about health and mood
- A blood and stool sample
Compensation of $160 is provided for your time.
There is no cost to participate in this study.