Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) Study
The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative
(PPMI) is the premier Parkinson’s research study from The Michael J. Fox Foundation. PPMI helped discover a biological test that can detect Parkinson’s. And the study continues to explore how brain disease starts and changes. Now it needs you.
Benefits of Participation
You play a role in better health and care for all
You get access to world-class Parkinson’s experts
You contribute to the most robust data set in Parkinson’s research
Once enrolled, PPMI covers the cost of study-related travel
You may be compensated for completing study visits
PPMI is open to anyone over age 18 in the U.S., but certain groups are especially needed:
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Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
PPMI asks anyone who received a diagnosis in the last seven years regardless if they have begun treatment or not to take a scratch-and-sniff smell test.
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Age 40+ Without Parkinson's Disease
Age is a risk factor for PD, and so is smell loss. PPMI asks everyone not diagnosed with PD, age 40+, in the U.S. and Canada to take a scratch-and-sniff test.
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Act Out Your Dreams
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a condition that causes some people to punch, kick, or yell while they sleep. It may be a risk factor for brain disease.
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Anyone Age 18+ in the U.S.
Anyone age 18 and older in the U.S. – with and without Parkinson’s – can join PPMI. Share valuable data on health and wellness in our online platform.