In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the treatment of freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that DBS improves the gait of these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disease associated with physical and mental symptoms. Each year, around 60,000...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effects of an 8-week high-intensity physical exercise on overall movement of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that this type of exercise is associated with improved mobility in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects nearly 6.1 million people...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of hydrotherapy (HT; physical exercise done in a pool) in the treatment of Parkinson´s disease symptoms. Researchers suggested that HT helps patients manage their symptoms. Some background Parkinson´s disease is a degenerative disease that affects brain cells. This can cause...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated whether surgery and medical therapy increase the quality of life of patients with advanced Parkinson´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that surgery combined with medical therapy was associated with improved quality of life for these patients, when compared to therapy alone. Some background PD is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) or medical therapy affects the quality of life of patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that DBS is associated with neuropsychological changes that affect the quality of life of these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease is...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study is examining the safety and effectiveness of the 9zest mobile rehabilitation app for independent older adults with Parkinson’s disease. The main outcomes to be measured are number of falls during exercise and the usability of the app. This study is recruiting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The details The 9zest app delivers...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study is investigating the metabolism and safety of opicapone in patients with Parkinson’s disease who are already taking levodopa/carbidopa. This study is recruiting in Glendale and Long Beach, California as well as Farmington Hills, Michigan. The details Opicapone is a new COMT inhibitor. This type of treatment prolongs the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the long-term satisfaction following deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study concluded that patients were satisfied with their decision to undergo DBS, however pre-operative expectations were high and were not associated with satisfaction...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the benefits of subthalamic neurostimulation for treatment of Parkinson’s disease that has recently stopped responding well to medication. The study concluded that subthalamic neurostimulation is an appropriate and effective treatment option for early fluctuating Parkinson's. Some background...
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