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Welcome to the Parkinson Associated
Risk Study website!
The PARS study is the
largest study involving first-degree relatives of individuals diagnosed
with Parkinson disease. The goal of the PARS study is to better
understand who may be at risk for Parkinson disease so that it can
ultimately be prevented before it starts. This study will evaluate
thousands of individuals that have a relative affected by Parkinson
disease to determine whether specific
tests are able to predict who may be at increased risk for developing
Parkinson disease.
The initial test to be evaluated
in the PARS study is a smell identification test that is distributed by
mail and completed at home.
By using smell testing in combination with
other tests we hope to develop a system to detect signs or symptoms that
may predict who is at risk for Parkinson disease.
To learn more about why the sense of smell may be an important screening tool for Parkinson disease go to What is the PARS study?
To learn more about how to participate in this study go to How can I participate?
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