Finding A Cure - Parkinson's Foundation
Putting an end to Parkinson's. We find and fund the most promising pathways to improving treatments and ultimately, a cure. Explore our currently funded grants .
Treatment - Parkinson's Foundation
The treatment of Parkinson’s is often best served via a team approach, with you – the person with PD – at the center and incorporation of your care partner, healthcare provider, therapists and other healthcare providers who treat specific symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - Parkinson's Foundation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy used to treat certain aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This powerful therapy most addresses the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s and certain side effects caused by medications.
Homepage | Parkinson's Foundation
This Parkinson's Foundation initiative offers genetic testing and counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). When you participate, you can help scientists in their journey to …
Surgical Treatment Options - Parkinson's Foundation
Surgery is often reserved for those who have optimized and exhausted medications for Parkinson’s tremor, or who experience profound motor fluctuations. Currently, the two most common surgical treatments available for people living with PD are called deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Duopa™.
What is Parkinson's? | Parkinson's Foundation
What is Parkinson's & what are the symptoms, causes & treatments? We define this neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 10 million people worldwide.
Disease-Modifying Research Pipeline Holds Possibility for …
May 13, 2024 · Parkinson’s is not a static condition — it's an intricate, progressive disease that evolves over time. Uncovering its many complexities is one of the challenges PD researchers face as they work toward halting its progression.
Top Parkinson’s Science News Articles of 2024
Dec 10, 2024 · This study used a clinical trial enrolled four participants to test a surgical treatment called adaptive DBS that detects and responds to brain activity to provide individualized and customized stimulation to help with Parkinson’s symptoms.
Clinical Trials - Parkinson's Foundation
The Foundation’s Parkinson’s Outcomes Project was the first study of its kind and continues to be the largest clinical study. Every year, insights from the study help optimize PD care, leading to better quality of life for people with PD today and better health for people with PD tomorrow.
Parkinson’s & Medications: What's New? - Parkinson's Foundation
Mar 28, 2023 · Research is actively underway to develop new medications that can slow or stop Parkinson’s disease (PD) progression, while also working to improve the lives of people living with PD today. Learn how lifestyle choices and medication therapy can help you manage Parkinson’s symptoms and what is in the pipeline for 2023.