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Diagnosed with Parkinson's at 42, Katy joined a clinical trial to help find answers for her children's future.
This story
After noticing symptoms while running, Katy was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021 at age 42. Because she carries a gene variant her children could inherit, she travelled to Oxford to volunteer for a clinical drug trial. With her symptoms now progressing more rapidly, she has joined a trial working group to help speed up new treatments.
Where you could take it
Meet with Katy to talk about what it is like taking part in drug trials and her role on the trial working group.
Where it happens
UK
The charity
- Charity: The Cure Parkinson's Trust
- Registration number: 4018585