Research update

Current studies

• Falls in Parkinson’s disease. Six-hundred people are needed to keep track of falls or near-falls in a “falls diary” over four weeks. Staff will contact participants weekly for updates, and to address any concerns. Participants do not have to be center clients.

• Investigational drug patch study. Participants will complete a diary during the study, indicating “on” and “off” periods on designated days. Volunteers who qualify will:

  • have had Parkinson’s for more than three years

  • currently take levodopa at least twice a day

  • experience wearing-off effects with levodopa

  • have not had any medication changes in the past month

• Clinical drug trial of a fast-dissolving tablet to treat Parkinson’s disease. You may qualify if:

  • you experience moderately disabling dyskinesia

  • you experience an average of 2-1/2 hours of “off” time each day

  • your current medications are stable

  • you are willing to complete electronic patient diaries

For more information on these studies, call 952-993-5495 or toll-free at 1-888-993-5495.

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