New study aims to uncover Parkinson's genetic secrets in black communities

NCT ID NCT06719583

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

BLAAC PD is a research study that aims to understand what Parkinson's disease looks like for Black and African American communities. Researchers will collect genetic and health information from 2,000 participants across the U.S. to explore risk factors and genetic causes of Parkinson's in this population. The study is part of the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal genetic factors that explain why Parkinson's affects Black and African American communities differently, pointing toward more personalized treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to yield actionable results, and findings might not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kaiser Permanente Midatlantic States
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
RECRUITING

Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103, United States
Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITING

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
RECRUITING

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States
Rush University
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
University of Chicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
University of Florida
RECRUITING

Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States
University of Maryland
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Washington University in St. Louis
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63119, United States

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