American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

This web site provides information on support groups, treatment options, and health-care facilities across the United States. It features The Arlette Johnson Young Parkinson's Information and Referral Center for people under the age of 50 who are diagnosed with Parkinson's.

Center for Drug Evaluation and Researc (CDER)

CDER is the arm of the FDA devoted to monitoring the drug industry and is in charge of approving new drugs for market. It has up-to-date news as well as an archive of documents pertaining to drug information. The site includes a guide to the drug approval process.

CenterWatch™ Clinical Trials Listing Service

CenterWatch is a Boston-based publishing and information services company and a business of The Thomson Corporation. The site is designed to be an open resource (there is no registration process or fees) for patients interested in participating in clinical trials and for research professionals and provides an extensive list of IRB approved clinical trials being conducted internationally.

Hollyrod Foundation

The HollyRod Foundation seeks to provide financial, physical and emotional support to Parkinson's patients and their families / caregivers.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

NINDS is a federal agency that focuses primarily on conducting and funding research into neurological conditions, including Parkinson's. Their site includes news and information on treatments, government policies, and clinical trials.

National Institutes of Health: Clinicaltrials.gov Database

This site provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. It gives information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. In addition, you'll find a useful glossary of clinical research terms and answers to frequently asked questions.

National Institutes of Health: Stem Cell Basics

This web site offers an easy-to-read introduction to the field of stem cell research.

National Parkinson Foundatio (NPF)

NPF is the largest and oldest national Parkinson foundation in the United States. Their site offers extensive treatment information and news about Parkinson's for patients and caregivers. It includes contacts for support groups throughout the country.

Parkinson Alliance

This organization raises funds, largely through partnerships and matching fund affiliations, for research into the causes of and potential cures for Parkinson's.

Parkinson Pipeline Project

The Parkinson Pipeline Project is a grassroots group of advocates whose goal is to provide the patient perspective in the treatment development process. They hope to increase clinical trial participation and accelerate approved treatment options.

Parkinson Study Group

The Parkinson Study Group (PSG) is a non-profit, cooperative group of Parkinson's disease experts from medical centers in the United States and Canada who are dedicated to improving treatment for persons affected by Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)

PAN is an advocacy-oriented nonprofit that seeks to increase awareness about Parkinson's and to educate policy makers as to the importance of federal research funding on the disease.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)

PDF promotes and helps fund research into the causes of and cure for Parkinson's and for better treatment of symptoms.

PDtrials.org

This site includes information on Parkinson's disease clinical trials currently enrolling participants in the U.S. by symptom and location, as well as the latest news on what's happening in the world of Parkinson's trials.

Thomas Hartman Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Founded by Monsignor Thomas Hartman this foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Parkinson's Disease Programs

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECCs) network supports six PD Centers of Excellence in various locations. Each PADRECC is designed to deliver state-of-the art clinical care, innovative research, and outreach and education programs to veterans with PD.

WE MOVE: Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders

This site contains comprehensive, up-to-date information on movement disorders for health care professionals, patients, and the public.

World Parkinson Congress

The World Parkinson Congress, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an international forum for the best scientific discoveries, medical practices and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson's disease. The first World Parkinson Congress meeting was held February 22-26, 2006.

Young Onset Parkinson's Associatio (YOPA)

YOPA is comprised of Young Onset Parkinson's patients from around the country and the site includes discussion lists, a message board and a Young Onset registry.