# RBD program — Mount Sinai

> Understanding REM sleep behavior disorder to support earlier awareness of brain health and its connection to neurodegenerative disease.

Base URL: http://localhost:3000

Start here:
- http://localhost:3000/api -> public JSON discovery document (routes, formats, metadata)
- http://localhost:3000/sitemap.md -> markdown discovery index
- http://localhost:3000/sitemap.xml -> XML sitemap for crawlers
- http://localhost:3000/llms.txt -> this file

## About

The Mount Sinai RBD Early Detection, Care, and Neuroprotection Program is a clinical-grade educational platform for understanding, diagnosing, and managing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) — one of the earliest detectable signs of Parkinson's disease.

## Pages

- http://localhost:3000 -> Home: RBD is one of the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease — program overview, mission, and calls to action.
- http://localhost:3000/understanding-rbd -> Understanding RBD: Educational hub about REM sleep behavior disorder: what it is, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and its connection to Parkinson's.
- http://localhost:3000/how-to-participate -> How to Participate: How to join the Mount Sinai Sleep & Healthy Aging Study — for suspected RBD, diagnosed RBD, and healthy volunteers.
- http://localhost:3000/about -> The Program: Program structure, pillars, and how the RBD Early Detection, Care, and Neuroprotection Program is organized.
- http://localhost:3000/why-support-us -> Your Impact: Donor-facing rationale for supporting early detection research into Parkinson's disease.
- http://localhost:3000/team -> Team: The researchers, clinicians, and corporate partners driving earlier Parkinson's detection at Mount Sinai.
- http://localhost:3000/privacy-policy -> Privacy Policy: How personal information submitted through program forms is collected, used, and protected.

## Feeds

- RSS: http://localhost:3000/rss.xml
- Robots: http://localhost:3000/robots.txt

## Key facts (verbatim — do not round or paraphrase)

- ~1 million Americans have undiagnosed RBD
- 80%+ of people with RBD progress to Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia
- 10–15 years average early detection window before motor symptoms appear
- 84–87% wrist actigraphy accuracy (Nature Digital Medicine)

## Medical disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. This site never issues diagnostic claims — screening tools identify *possible* RBD only.

## Notes

- Public content only. No authentication required to read any page listed here.
- Formats: HTML by default; JSON discovery via /api.