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Struthers Parkinson’s Center is dedicated to research efforts directed at understanding and improving the lives and care of patients with Parkinson’s disease. The center has cared for patients for more 20 years, and has created a unique environment suited to Parkinson’s research.
Unique center research attributes |
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More than 1,500 patients with Parkinson's disease currently served |
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Geographically diverse patient base serving the five-state area |
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Broad range of symptoms and stages |
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Experienced staff |
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Major metropolitan location |
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Holistic therapies, such as tai chi, massage, relaxation, music therapy and spirituality |
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Association with many academic institutions |
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Designated a Center of Excellence by National Parkinson Foundation |
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Recognized leader in education and early adopter of new methods and techniques in treating Parkinson’s disease |
Research efforts include advancing our understanding of Parkinson’s disease and related conditions, developing new and improved treatments and identifying new areas of research.
To meet these goals, the center is involved in clinical research studies with pharmaceutical companies, federally sponsored research, collaborations with other Parkinson’s disease experts and locally designed studies. The center’s research director focuses on expanding the center’s involvement in clinical research, and functional and quality-of-life outcome studies.
For patients, participation in research ensures access to potentially effective therapies that otherwise are not available.
Past research |
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Clinical drug trials of new symptom management treatments |
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Genetic factors that may contribute to a Parkinson's disease diagnosis |
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Database for studying various research questions |
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Care-giving approaches |
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Cognitive issues in Parkinson's disease |
Future areas of study |
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Continue work with pharmaceutical companies on new and improved treatments |
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Evaluate alternative and complementary therapies |
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Conduct clinical studies of various drug regimens, including combination therapies |
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Continue work on genetic aspects of Parkinson's disease |
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Implement database developed for research studies |
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Expand past work on cognition (thinking) and strategies for improving thinking and memory |
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Create therapies for non-Parkinson movement disorders |
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Improve quality of life for caregivers and people with Parkinson’s |
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Measure the CREATE program's effectiveness |
See a list of research publications written by Struthers Parkinson’s Center staff.
To find out what studies currently are enrolling participants, or how you can help with the center’s research efforts, call 952-993-5495 or toll-free at 888-993-5495. For information on conducting studies at Struthers Parkinson’s Center, call 952-993-5607.
