Parkinson's Families Project (PFP)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Parkinson's Families Project (PFP)
IRAS ID
162268
Contact name
Huw Morris
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Z6364106/2014/11/35, UCL Data protection registration
Duration of Study in the UK
12 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
One person in every 500 has Parkinson’s and around 127,000 people are living with the condition in the UK. The aim of the study is to identify new genes that predispose or cause Parkinson's Disease or Parkinsonism. There is a pressing need to study the genetic makeup of family members both with and without Parkinson's. As families share a common genetic background, it is easier to find new Parkinson's genes by studying the genetic makeup of people with Parkinson's alongside other members of their families. We are particularly interested in studying the genetic makeup of two groups of people: 1) those who developed Parkinson's before the age of 45; and 2) those who have a family history of other relatives affected by Parkinson's.
By identifying genetic factors that cause Parkinson's, we hope to understand more about the condition. Doing so will lead to the development of better diagnosis, improved disease models, and we hope in time, to the development of better treatment.
REC name
London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/0097
Date of REC Opinion
3 Feb 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion