The Foundation supports research across basic, translational and clinical science to speed breakthroughs that can lead to the creation of new treatments and a better quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Previously funded studies appear chronologically, with the most recent appearing first.
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Biomarkers, 2007Prospective Validation of Risk Markers for the Development of Parkinson’s Disease
Objective/Rationale:
The development of disease-course modifying or neuroprotective treatments is still an unmet therapeutical need in Parkinson’s disease. Treatment will likely work best if initiated... -
Research Grant, 2016Electrical Stimulation of the Brain as Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Study Rationale:
Depression is a common non-motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), and impulse control disorders (ICDs) are behaviors that may arise with use of certain PD medications... -
Dopamine-Non-Responsive Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, 2006The ReStore Study
Apathy is a syndrome characterized by a primary lack of motivation and is manifested as a lack of effort and productivity, dependence on others for structuring daily activities, loss of interest in...
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Rapid Response Innovation Awards, 2008A Randomized, Double-Blind, Trial of Nexalin® vs. Placebo in Subjects with Early Parkinson's Disease
Objective/Rationale:
While the oral medications to treat PD are often quite effective in treating the physical symptoms (motor symptoms) such as tremor and stiffness, they may be associated with side... -
PD Subtypes, 2007Phenoprofiling PD
Parkinson's disease is generally characterized as a movement disorder. Over the last years, however, there has been an increasing awareness that many people with PD may also suffer so-called "non...
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Dopamine-Non-Responsive Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, 2006Treadmill Training and Gait-Related Disability in Parkinson’s Disease
Gait impairment resulting in loss of mobility is a major cause of disability in Parkinson's disease, and current therapy including levodopa, surgery and rehabilitation are inadequate to preserve...
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