Originally Posted by Nan Cyclist

This is called the Parkinson's Disease Gut Study, headed by clinical investigator: Cyrus Zabetian, who is also head of the PA GER study at the VA here in Seattle. I received a flyer when I went for my annual visit for the cognition study.

They are looking for people with or without PD, who live in the Puget Sound Seattle region. Participants will complete a brief medical history questionnaire and provide a stool sample. The time commitment is about 30 minutes. For more information call research coordinator Jennifer Pate at 206-764-2440.

The flyer says "researchers suspect that Parkinson's disease might start in the gut and spread to the brain through connected cells. People with PD often report gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, starting years before the onset of PD. Join "the Parkinson's disease Gut study" to help researchers answer this question."