View clinical trials related to Parkinson's Disease.
Filter by:This is an observational, multi-center study to assess clinical features and biologic biomarkers in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients compared to healthy controls (HC). The primary objective of this study is to discover clinical and biologic markers of PD for use in clinical trials of disease-modifying therapies.
In this study, the investigators will monitor extracellular neurotransmitter levels using a probe that is able to perform real time electrochemical detection during deep brain stimulation surgery. The overall question this study is designed to answer is: Are there neurotransmitters released during deep brain stimulation?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether performing deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's disease using intraoperative imaging and frameless stereotaxis is noninferior to using frame-based stereotaxy and microelectrode recording.
The project aims to evaluate the effects of 24 weeks of treadmill training (TT), with and without a strengthening component, on functional mobility, gait and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The rationale for a study of this type stems from the hypothesis that treadmill training may act as an external "pacemaker" and enhance some properties of gait. There is a need for larger scale randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of treadmill training to control groups that receive similar amounts of attention. To date, no study has combined TT and muscle strengthening, likely the optimal form of therapy. A kinesiologist supervises the training, 3 times per week, for a total of 72 one-hour exercise sessions. It is hypothesized that at the end of 6 months, treadmill training will considerably improve walking parameters and the well being of people with PD.
The aim of this study is to asses the efficacy and the clinical safety of the transcranial magnetic resonance guided high intensity focused ultrasound system ExAblate 4000, InSightec Ltd. for functional neurosurgery in the treatment of movement disorders. The treatments to be conducted in this study are non-invasive, i.e. without opening the skull, and will create microthalamotomies in specific target areas such as thalamus, subthalamus and pallidum. The data obtained in this study will be used to evaluate the basic safety aspects of this new treatment technology and will serve as a basis for the clinical introduction of MR-guided ultrasound neurosurgery.
'Off periods' where people with Parkinson's disease are slow, stiff and unable to function are disabling, and a treatment which can converts people to a "on", good, able to function state would be extremely useful. We assessed safety, tolerability and efficacy of inhaled dry powder apomorphine (VR040) in a clinic-based study in this setting.
The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of CJH1 to increase the sensitivity of dopamine receptors and thereby reduce symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
In this first study of inhaled apomorphine in Parkinson's disease patients, the primary objective is to find the minimum efficacious dose of apomorphine that is useful in rescuing patients during 'off' periods. Safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of inhaled apomorphine will be assessed during the study.
This program aims to understand the role of the subthalamic nucleus in the control of the movement in healthy humans and patients with Parkinson's disease, how the STN dysfunction contributes to akinesia and how the STN stimulation improves motor signs in PD patients .
Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive neurological disorder. Symptoms are tremor, slowness in movement, rigidity and postural instability. As the disease progresses and treatment with L-dopa is no longer sufficient, some patients may be treated with deep brain stimulation. When treated with deep brain stimulation, electrodes are inserted in the affected area of the brain and through stimulation, motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease are significantly reduced. During the first year of DBS treatment patients and spouses may experience changes in everyday life and illness trajectory posing new opportunities as well as new challenges. The purpose of the study is to develop an individualised and targeted nursing program to support patients and relatives manage changes and challenges in life the first three months after Deep Brain Stimulation. The intervention is expected to generate important knowledge that will serve as a foundation for the further development of a future nursing program.