Increase awareness of the G2019S LRRK2 mutation in Parkinson's and no cost genetic testing program.
This program is intended to increase awareness of genetic Parkinson's, in particular the G2019S LRRK2 mutation, and provide no cost genetic testing to determine if they carry the G2019S LRRK2 mutation.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
836
No cost genetic testing for G2019S LRRK2
Eurofins Genomic LLC
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Identify Parkinson's patients with the G2019S mutation in their LRRK2 gene
To identify Parkinson's patients with the G2019S mutation in their LRRK2 gene through whole exome sequencing in order to support the development of an oral precision medicine.
Time frame: 2 years
Understand the proportion of Parkinson's patients who have a G2019S LRRK2 mutation
To obtain information about the proportion of Parkinson's patients who have a G2019S LRRK2 mutation.
Time frame: 2 years
Increase awareness of the importance of genetic testing in Parkinson's disease
To increase healthcare provider and patient awareness of the importance of genetic testing in Parkinson's disease in order to be aware of potential eligibility for clinical studies of genetic targeted medicines.
Time frame: 2 years
Increase interest of healthcare providers and patients participation in clinical trials
To engage healthcare providers and patients' interest in participation in upcoming clinical studies.
Time frame: 2 years
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