Changes in gut bacteria of newly diagnosed people with Parkinson’s

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are investigating which changes in gut microorganisms are characteristic of Parkinson’s.

Who

•  40 people with Parkinson’s diagnosed within the last six months, or longer if they have not started medication yet


•  40 people without Parkinson’s from the same household 

What

•  Attending 2 visits at The Rowett Institute in Aberdeen, which will involve questionnaires and physical examinations. The first visit will last 1 hour and the second visit 20 minutes 

•  providing 2 stool samples by special post
 

Participants will have their travel expenses reimbursed.
 

For more information please read the participant information sheet. 

Interested in taking part?

Scroll down to find your nearest study site location, click on the arrow, and contact the relevant research team. 

If you have any questions about this research contact Isobel Sleeman by email at [email protected] or phone on 07980 000 016. 

The deadline for taking part in this research is 1 August 2024.

Deadline
Funded by

University of Aberdeen

Research
  • Biological samples
  • Studying symptoms
Locations
Location

University of Aberdeen
Room 1.127 Polwarth Building
Foresterhill Campus
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
United Kingdom

Contact

Isobel Sleeman

Clinical Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine

Phone: 07980 000 016

Email: [email protected]