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Exosomal PD Biomarkers

Title A Non-Invasive Technique for the Detection of CSF-Derived Exosomal PD Biomarkers in Olfactory Mucus
Therapeutic Area Parkinson's Disease
Principal Investigator Bryan Ho, MD
Min Age 30 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Gender All
Contact Sarah Gans
617-636-7606
sgans@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Overview

We are collecting olfactory mucus in order to determine if we can isolate exosomes and identify PD biomarkers.

Study Details

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
  • Between the ages of 30 and 80

Exclusion Criteria

  • Use of topical nasal medications in the past 4 weeks
  • Use of steroids.
  • Have a severe septal deviation.

Study Requirements

During your normally scheduled visit, your olfactory mucus will be collected by placing sponges in both nostrals for about 5 minutes.