View clinical trials related to Parkinson's Disease.
Filter by:The purpose of this study is to provide proof-of-concept that directional stimulation, in an intraoperative setting, is perceivable in a subject and is different from omnidirectional stimulation. The tests will be performed using a dedicated DBS lead connected to external neurostimulator.
The primary objective of this protocol is to access the utility of 18F-DTBZ PET imaging as an in vivo biomarker to monitor neurodegeneration of both PD mouse models and PD patients. Secondary, the investigators will analyze progression rate of genetic-proving PARK8 and PARK6 patients who have homogeneous phenotype and genotype by 18F-DTBZ PET imaging.
The aim of this study is to investigate if set dancing is beneficial and feasible for those with Parkinson's disease in Ireland. The hypothesis of this feasibility study are that: - Participants will be able to partake fully in the intervention without reporting adverse events. - There will be evidence of gains in functional exercise tolerance, balance, motor performance and quality of life in those with Parkinson's disease who participate in eight weeks of set dancing classes compared to a control group.
This multicenter, post marketing observational study (PMOS) was designed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (DUODOPA) on motor fluctuations (duration of OFF periods) in participants with advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease (PD) and severe motor fluctuations and hyper-/dyskinesia (involuntary movements). Secondary objectives of this study were to assess the participants' quality of life; to assess the long-term safety of DUODOPA; to assess disability, cognitive function, and non-professional caregiver burden; and to assess the economic and social impact of family caregiver assistance.
To evaluate DBS device settings and match with the features of the DBS care management software.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the autonomic failure in Parkinson's disease by clinical, electrophysiological and neuropathological examination.
Patients with advanced Parkinson's Disease experience a range in the severity of their motor fluctuations. The rationale for this Post Marketing Observational Study is to demonstrate the benefits of Duodopa treatment on Parkinson's Disease patients entering the advanced stage of the disease whose motor fluctuations have become troublesome and complicate management with oral therapy. The aim of this post-marketing observational study is to assess the effect of Duodopa treatment on activities of daily living in advanced Parkinson's Disease participants characterised by either 2-4 hours of "off" time or 2 hours of non-troublesome or troublesome dyskinesia daily, supported by a Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Total Score in the best "on" state of at least 40 points at baseline.
Disruption of sleep and alertness is one of the most disabling non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). Mechanisms leading to impaired sleep and alertness in PD are not well understood, and treatment options remain limited. The proposed research will examine markers of the circadian system, sleepiness and sleep quality in PD patients and healthy controls. Further, the project will examine effects of bright light exposure on circadin function, sleep and alertness in PD.
The purpose of this study is to determine if Oxaloacetate (OAA) is a safe and effective treatment for Parkinson's disease. Each subject will be asked to make 3 study visits and complete two safety follow-up phone calls over a 4 month period.
The aim of the study is to investigate whether exercise improves cognitive and motor functions in Parkinson's disease. To test this hypothesis, the researchers study general brain functions in subjects with PD during a 6-months exercise program.