Parkinson's Blueberry Study | The NeuroMedical Center
Parkinson's Research Volunteers Needed
The LSU School of Kinesiology, alongside Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is currently seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research trial testing the effects of wild blueberries on motor performance of people with Parkinson ’s disease.
Eligibility Requirements
You may be eligible to participate in this clinical research trial if you:
- Are a man or woman who has been clinically diagnosed with Stage 1-3 Parkinson ’s disease
- Are 50-89 years of age
- Have been stable on medications for at least 3 months
- Walk without an assistive device
- Are willing to consume one serving of powder mix each day for 8 weeks
Participants will be enrolled in the trial for 12 weeks, with weekly visits/evaluations. Blueberry or placebo powder will be provided to participants at no cost.
Participate in Parkinson's Clinical Trial
If you are interested and believe you may qualify, contact: Jan Hondzinski, PhD [email protected] or 225-578-9144 or 225-578-2036 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm M-F)
Additional Clinical Research Opportunities for Neurological Disorders
The NeuroMedical Center is dedicated to the advancement of new and better treatment strategies for our patients and all who suffer from all neurological disorders. Our Clinical Research Program located on the 4th floor of The NeuroMedical Center Clinic is actively pursuing accelerated research that may eventually lead to new, or more effective treatments for neurological disease.
