APDA Missouri Chapter provides several resources for people who have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
PD Essentials
Upcoming PD Essentials
| Date/Time | Location | Register |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1:00 PM | APDA Office | Register Now |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 3:00 PM | Virtual- Zoom | Register Now |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 10:00 AM | APDA Office | Register Here |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:00 PM | Virtual- Zoom | Register Here |
Newly Diagnosed Download Packet
APDA Missouri Chapter has put together a packet of information to help people who have recently received a Parkinson’s diagnosis to help answer questions and gain a better understanding of PD.
Click here to download the packet of information.
Important Research Study for People with Parkinson’s who are not yet Taking Medication for PD Symptoms
Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial: SPARX3
Washington University is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research trial to learn more about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s disease.
Criteria:
People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 3 years and are not yet taking medication for your PD symptoms
People who do not plan to start medication for PD within the next 6 months
People who are willing to take part in a regular treadmill exercise program 4x/week for 18 months and participate in study visits periodically for 24 months
Participants who are 40-80 years old
Participants who are not already participating in a structured exercise program
Principal Investigator: Gammon Earhart Department: Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine
Contact Martha Hessler at 314-286-1478 or mjhessler@wustl.edu.