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Gregg: I have volunteered for the GMI gangliodide study at Thomas Jefferson. In Oct my neuro sent my clinical records to Thomas Jefferson. They called me and I made an appt, for Jan, 20th, for an interview and tests to see if I qualify. You have to be off you pd medication (eg sinemet) for at least 12 hrs prior to appt. Also, if you take mirapex, you must be off it for 24hrs. Also, do not eat after midnight the nightbefore. PD related tests are done both off med. and on med. There was no mention of reimbrsement. This study requires that you give yourself injections twice a day. I'm not sure how many visits are made to Thomas Jefferson during study. After my interview, I have to wait to see if I am selected. Contact person is Stephenie Ferraro at 215-955-8700. Good luck - Edie