Ep 4: Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease, and the Role of Clinical Trials

There's no cure for Parkinson's disease, but there are ways to manage it and treat symptoms.

In this episode, we explore how different types of medications can help, and the importance of clinical trials in progressing treatment options. 

We hear from people who are living with Parkinson’s disease about their medication journeys.  

We also discuss an alternative surgical treatment that is available: deep brain stimulation.

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Resources

Medication

• Medication explained - Mayo Clinic
• Webinar about on/off time - Michael J Fox foundation 
• Parkinson’s Drugs- Parkinson’s UK Resource
• FDA Approved Medications-  APDA

Terms Mentioned

• Carbidopa-levodopa - Mayo Clinic
• Sinemet, Parcopa, Duopa and other brand names for Sinemet - on Medscape
• Dopamine agonists (pramipexole, ropinirole) - Mayo Clinic
• Dyskinesia- Parkinson Foundation
• Deep Brain Stimulation - Mayo Clinic

Alternative Surgical Treatment Option

• Deep Brain Stimulation - Parkinson's Org

Clinical Trials

• Clinical Trials- Parkinson’s Foundation
• Clinical Trials Recruiting- Cure Parkinsons

Podcasts

• Parkinson's Foundation Podcast

Community Group

• PD Avengers

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This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global.

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