Research Archives - Demoucelle

Why Get Involved in Clinical Trials – Read Michael’s story

24 July 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Research

Since being diagnosed in 2013, Michael Broad has taken part in a number of clinical trials to help find ways of alleviating symptoms and slowing progression of Parkinson’s.

Making Strides for Walking and Balance Problems

2 July 2019 - Living with Parkinson’s / Research

We don’t typically think much about walking or keeping balance unless we have trouble with these activities. That’s because we don’t have to think about them, it’s automatic. Parkinson’s can interrupt these automatic connections and cause walking and balance problems, especially in people who live with the disease for many years.

Ask the MD: Predicting How Parkinson’s Will Progress

7 June 2019 - Research

After a Parkinson’s diagnosis, one of the first questions a person asks is, “What is going to happen to me?” People with Parkinson’s disease understandably want to know how their symptoms will change over time.

Ask the MD: Placebo and Parkinson’s

21 May 2019 - Research

Many clinical trials use a placebo comparison to evaluate the effect of a new drug or therapy. Some people get the active intervention and some get an inactive “fake” treatment that looks the same as the real thing. What is a placebo? Is it a good thing? Can a placebo make you feel worse? From Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research website.

Ask the MD: Depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease

29 April 2019 - Living with Parkinson’s / Research

Doctor Rachel Dolhun is movement disorder specialist and vice president of medical communications at the MJFF. In this video, she talks about depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease. How are depression and anxiety treated? What are the tips to manage depression and anxiety?

Trophic Factor Study Results: Placebo Effect?

12 March 2019 - Research

Results are in from a study of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), a “brain fertilizer” that some scientists believe may help protect dopamine cells and improve Parkinson’s symptoms. Many news reports are citing the findings as miraculous, but the response could be due to placebo effect.

Ask the MD: Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s

24 January 2019 - Research

Gene therapy is a hot topic in Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are now testing this novel approach in clinical trials of people with mid- to late-stage Parkinson’s. These therapies are intended to treat movement symptoms, lessen levodopa needs and, in turn, limit possible medication complications.

New project: AC IMMUNE

11 August 2018 - Research

We are happy to announce our support to the upcoming new phase of the pet tracer project of AC IMMUNE, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company.

Ask the MD: Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s

20 July 2018 - Research

New York’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened in January 2016. This news understandably led the patient and physician communities to ask a number of research and clinical questions about marijuana and Parkinson’s.

Ask the MD: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease

18 July 2018 - Research

Cognitive impairment, disturbance of memory, thinking and/or language abilities, is a non-motor symptom that can be associated with Parkinson’s. Cognitive disturbances can arise at any time in the course of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and vary widely in severity.