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Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI)

Open to: People with Parkinson’s and Care Partners/Family Members

Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI) is an observational study being conducted at the University of Calgary. The purpose of this study is to create a Registry and Database that furthers our understanding about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Parkinson Plus Syndrome. The information collected will help researchers better understand how PD affects patients over time and also enable researchers to develop tests to diagnose and improve treatments for people with PD. CaPRI also aims to facilitate contact between ongoing research studies and participants who wish to contribute to the development and improvement of treatments for PD. Recently, CaPRI has partnered with the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) to further expand its research potential.

Who is eligible to participate in the study?

  • People of any age with Parkinson disease or Parkinson Plus Syndrome
  • Controls aged 40 years and older with no neurological disorders

What is required of the participants?

This 5-year study involves:

  • Completing questionnaires online, over the phone and in-person
  • Taking tests for mood, memory, thinking, daily functioning and behaviour
  • Having an assessment of motor symptoms
  • Having your blood drawn
  • Attending one in-person visit at the University of Calgary, Foothills Campus
  • Completing follow-up questionnaires online at 18-month intervals

Take Survey: https://capriresearch.org/