PD Frontline (part of RAPSODI GD) is an online study observational study with the goal of bringing People with Parkinson's to the frontline of research by getting them trial ready. To do this, participants are offered genetic sequencing for the GBA and LRRK2 gene with an at-home saliva collection kit.
PD Frontline is an online one-time questionnaire based study with the purpose of identifying potential candidates for gene targeted trials and observational studies. Once the questionnaire is completed, the participant is sent a saliva collection kit in the post to provide a sample for genetic testing. The genes tested for are GBA1, the most common risk factor gene for Parkinson's, and LRRK2. Once tested, the participant is informed of their results and kept up-to-date with any studies or trials for which they may be eligible.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
4,800
University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
RECRUITINGGenotype of participants
The primary outcome of the study is to genotype the GBA1 gene, obtained with Oxford Nanopore long read sequencing.
Time frame: 20 years
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