The state of Virginia currently has 15 active clinical trials seeking participants for Parkinson's Disease research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk and Fairfax.
Effects of Rock Climbing on Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
This research study is being conducted to understand the outcomes of participation in the Up ENDing Parkinson's rock climbing program (24 sessions, or twice per week for about 12 weeks) on walking & mobility, hand strength & dexterity, and psychological well-being in individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The rock climbing sessions are administered and supervised by Up ENDing Parkinson's, and are tailored to the skill level of the participant. Participants will answer questionnaires and comp... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/12/2023
Locations: Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia
Conditions: Parkinson Disease
Dipraglurant (ADX48621) for the Treatment of Patients With Parkinson's Disease Receiving Levodopa-based Therapy
Recruiting
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dipraglurant in PD patients with dyskinesia (randomized 1:1 to receive active or placebo) for 12 weeks (1 week at 150 mg per day and 11 weeks at 300 mg per day). The primary efficacy assessment will be based on the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS). Patients who complete the 12-week blinded treatment period may have the option to roll into an open-label safety extension study for an additional 12-month treatment period.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 30 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
05/18/2022
Locations: Meridian Clinical Research (Norfolk, Virginia), Norfolk, Virginia +1 locations
Conditions: Parkinson Disease, Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced, Dyskinesias
Self-Reports of Executive Functions in Persons With Parkinson's Disease and Their Significant Others
Recruiting
The investigators are conducting a study to compare the self-reports of executive functions (that is to say, what role cognitive processes such as working memory and attention) in persons with Parkinson's Disease to the reports of executive functions completed by their significant others. To conduct this study, the investigators need the participation of persons who are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and their significant others.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 30 years and 79 years
Trial Updated:
06/15/2021
Locations: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Conditions: Parkinsonism or Parkinson's Disease Nos