Clinical Trials
The APDA Information & Referral Center is pleased to maintain this listing of ongoing clinical trials for convenient access to basic information on research studies at various movement disorder centers in Massachusetts. Although the APDA has not individually reviewed or specifically endorsed each study posted here, each has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board at its respective medical center.
For further information on any study posted here, please utilize the specific contact information provided with the description of the actual study in which you are interested. As always, consult your physician to discuss the individual benefits and risks of each study prior to participating.
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of research in Parkinson’s in general, check out this webinar from the APDA MA, recorded on November 2, 2021.
To submit trial information please correspond with Cathi Thomas RN, MS at apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Clinical Trials in Massachusetts
Perception in Parkinson's Disease
Perception in Parkinson’s Disease
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Vision and Cognition Laboratory, 617-353-6476 or vcognition@gmail.com
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
FIRE-UP PD
FIRE-UP PD
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Stephanie, 617-414-1203
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Amped-PD
Amped-PD
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Jenna Zajac, PT, DPT or zajacj@bu.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial (SPARX 3)
Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial (SPARX 3)
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Mike Stevenson, 617-638-7747 or msteven1@bu.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative Study (PPMI)
Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative Study (PPMI)
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Raymond James, RN; 617-638-7745 or rcjames@bu.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Synuclein-One Study
Synuclein-One Study
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: 617-638-7737
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
TemPo-1
TemPo-1
INSTITUTION: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University
CONTACT: Áine Russell, MPH, 617-667-9885 or arussel2@bidmc.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
TemPo-3
TemPo-3
INSTITUTION: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University
CONTACT: Áine Russell, MPH, 617-667-9885 or arussel2@bidmc.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
wAID-P Study
wAID-P Study
INSTITUTION: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University
CONTACT: Áine Russell, MPH, 617-667-9885 or arussel2@bidmc.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Portable Brain MRI Study
Portable Brain MRI Study
INSTITUTION: Massachusetts General Hospital
CONTACT: Dylan Rice, drice2@mgh.harvard.edu; 617-643-2947
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Examining the Exercise and Physical Activity Needs and Values of People with Parkinson's Disease from Hispanic/Latinx Populations | Examinar las necesidades y valores de ejercicio y actividad física de las personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson de poblaciones hispanas/latinx
INSTITUTION: University of Connecticut
CONTACT: Cristina Colón-Semenza, cristina.colon-semenza@uconn.edu; 860-486-0019
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
SLAM PD
SLAM PD
INSTITUTION: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
CONTACT: Christina Manxhari at 774-455-6568 or christina.manxhari@umassmed.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Exosuit Project for Walking
Exosuit Project for Walking
INSTITUTION: Harvard University
CONTACT: Clinicalresearch@wyss.harvard.edu; 617-432-7704
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
BouNDless Study
BouNDless Study
INSTITUTION: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University
CONTACT: Áine Russell, MPH, 617-667-9885 or arussel2@bidmc.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Effectiveness of SPEAK OUT! and LOUD Crowd programs on speech intelligibility and communicative participation in Parkinson's disease
Effectiveness of SPEAK OUT! and LOUD Crowd programs on speech intelligibility and communicative participation in Parkinson’s disease
INSTITUTION: Northeastern University
CONTACT: Elizabeth Martin, MS, CCC-SLP; 617-373-6891 or e.martin@northeastern.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Trial of Parkinson's and Zoledronic Acid (TOPAZ) - 2 Sites
Trial of Parkinson’s and Zoledronic Acid (TOPAZ)
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Michael Stevenson, MS; 617-638-7747 or msteven1@bu.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Trial of Parkinson’s and Zoledronic Acid (TOPAZ)
INSTITUTION: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University
CONTACT: Áine Russell, MPH, 617-667-9885 or arussel2@bidmc.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Using Music to Improve Walking
Using Music to Improve Walking
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Jenna Zajac, PT, DPT; zajacj@bu.edu, or 617-419-0704
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Walking Health is Paramount in Parkinson's Disease (WHIP-PD)
Walking Health is Paramount in Parkinson’s Disease (WHIP-PD)
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: 617-358-6157 or rehab@bu.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Bright Light Modulation of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
Bright Light Modulation of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
INSTITUTION: Massachusetts General Hospital
CONTACT: Matthew Stauder, 617-726-9589 or mstauder@mgh.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Early Longitudinal Imaging in a Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
Early Longitudinal Imaging in a Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: Raymond James, RN; 617-638-7745 or rcjames@bu.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Lipid Markers for Parkinson's and Memory
Lipid Markers for Parkinson’s and Memory
INSTITUTION: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
CONTACT: Yuliya Kuras, PhD, 857-307-5424 or ykuras@bwh.harvard.edu
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
STEPP Lab Study
STEPP Lab Study
INSTITUTION: Boston University
CONTACT: stepplab@gmail.com
RECRUITMENT: Ongoing
Last Updated 12/22/2022