UCI wants volunteers for drug trial

A UC Irvine doctor is looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical trial of a drug meant to fight some affects of in Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Neal Hermanowicz needs volunteers from the Irvine area who would help test the affects of rasagiline tablets on mild cognitive impairment that can come from Parkinson’s, according to a news release.

Participants in the trials need to meet specific requirements including being between the age of 45 and 80.

The study is recruiting participants through March.

More information on the clinical trial and details about who can sign up are available at clinicaltrials.gov.

— Jeremiah Dobruck