Genetic Analysis of Parkinson's Disease
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Parkinsons Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 1997 |
| End Date: | February 2009 |
The purposes of this study are to identify the gene or genes responsible for an inherited
form of Parkinson's disease and learn more about how the disease develops.
In Parkinson's disease, a deficiency of a brain chemical called dopamine impairs the
function of the part of the brain that controls movement. As a result, patients may have
difficulty moving or they may have uncontrolled movements of their hands and fingers.
Parkinson's disease usually occurs sporadically, with no known cause. In a few families,
however, the disease seems to be inherited through a gene mutation (change). There is a
50-50 chance that a parent with the mutated gene will pass it on to a child. Children who do
inherit the abnormal gene may or may not go on to actually develop Parkinson's disease-the
relative chance of this happening is not known.
Individuals 18 years of age and older from families in which Parkinson's disease appears to
be inherited may be eligible for this study. Participants will have a brief medical
examination, provide a personal and family medical history, and have a small blood sample (2
tablespoons) taken for genetic studies. The total time required for the study is about 1 to
2 hours.
Participants are encouraged to meet with a NIH investigator or with a genetics specialist in
their local area before testing to talk about the possible implications for themselves and
their families of the test results....
form of Parkinson's disease and learn more about how the disease develops.
In Parkinson's disease, a deficiency of a brain chemical called dopamine impairs the
function of the part of the brain that controls movement. As a result, patients may have
difficulty moving or they may have uncontrolled movements of their hands and fingers.
Parkinson's disease usually occurs sporadically, with no known cause. In a few families,
however, the disease seems to be inherited through a gene mutation (change). There is a
50-50 chance that a parent with the mutated gene will pass it on to a child. Children who do
inherit the abnormal gene may or may not go on to actually develop Parkinson's disease-the
relative chance of this happening is not known.
Individuals 18 years of age and older from families in which Parkinson's disease appears to
be inherited may be eligible for this study. Participants will have a brief medical
examination, provide a personal and family medical history, and have a small blood sample (2
tablespoons) taken for genetic studies. The total time required for the study is about 1 to
2 hours.
Participants are encouraged to meet with a NIH investigator or with a genetics specialist in
their local area before testing to talk about the possible implications for themselves and
their families of the test results....
Individuals, and where possible multiple family members, from families with inherited
Parkinson's disease will be enrolled. We will also be enrolling people with sporadic
Parkinson's disease. Known disease genes will be sequenced to look for mutations. In the
event that no mutations are detected and there are samples from multiple family members,
linkage analysis will be undertaken in an effort to identify a region or regions of the
genome harboring defective genes that cause inherited Parkinson's disease. Candidate genes
that reside in regions linked to the disease will be sequenced in effort to find mutations
responsible for the disease.
Genetic linkage studies will include all available, informative family members, while gene
sequence analysis will be performed on affected individuals and spousal controls. In the
event that we identify a mutation of clear pathogenicity in one of the known Parkinson's
genes, we will contact all participating family members to notify them of the discovery of
the gene that causes PD in their family and offer them individual counseling and testing in
a CLIA approved lab. To assess any impact caused by the offer and subsequent pursuit of
genetic testing we will be administering a questionnaire assessing psychological well-being
prior to and following testing.
Parkinson's disease will be enrolled. We will also be enrolling people with sporadic
Parkinson's disease. Known disease genes will be sequenced to look for mutations. In the
event that no mutations are detected and there are samples from multiple family members,
linkage analysis will be undertaken in an effort to identify a region or regions of the
genome harboring defective genes that cause inherited Parkinson's disease. Candidate genes
that reside in regions linked to the disease will be sequenced in effort to find mutations
responsible for the disease.
Genetic linkage studies will include all available, informative family members, while gene
sequence analysis will be performed on affected individuals and spousal controls. In the
event that we identify a mutation of clear pathogenicity in one of the known Parkinson's
genes, we will contact all participating family members to notify them of the discovery of
the gene that causes PD in their family and offer them individual counseling and testing in
a CLIA approved lab. To assess any impact caused by the offer and subsequent pursuit of
genetic testing we will be administering a questionnaire assessing psychological well-being
prior to and following testing.
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Individuals age 18 or over from families in which an autosomal dominant form of
Parkinson's disease is apparently being inherited.
The diagnosis must be supported by accepted clinical criteria: tremor, bradykinesia, and
responsiveness to L-DOPA.
Unaffected family members will also be enrolled.
Subjects must give consent.
Parkinson's disease may be associated with dementia.
Decisionally-impaired individuals will be enrolled.
We found this trial at
1
site
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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