Supporting in-person and virtual visits for neurodegenerative condition assessments
The Clinical Core will support in-person and virtual research visits for three of the four Research Projects at the University of Rochester Udall Center
This study is looking for people with Parkinson's disease to help test new ways of checking health and symptoms using both in-person visits and video calls, so they can connect with participants from all over the country and even the world.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10459489 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on conducting both in-person and virtual assessments for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease (PD). The team at the University of Rochester has developed innovative methods using video conferencing to evaluate participants' health and symptoms. They aim to connect a wide range of participants across the nation and internationally, utilizing both traditional and novel assessment tools, including smartphones and wearable sensors. The project also involves collaboration with organizations like 23andMe and the Michael J. Fox Foundation to enhance participant engagement and data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or those who are LRRK2 gene carriers, as well as healthy individuals for comparison.
Not a fit: Patients with neurodegenerative conditions not related to Parkinson's disease or LRRK2 mutations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of neurodegenerative conditions, enhancing patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using similar virtual assessment methods has shown success in engaging large participant groups and collecting valuable data.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schifitto, Giovanni — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Schifitto, Giovanni
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.