Largest ever Parkinson’s research trial is starting now
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We’re investing up to £1.2m into pioneering research in partnership with the University of Sheffield, which aims to develop a drug to protect dopamine-producing brain cells.
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The earlier groundbreaking clinical trial proved inconclusive. So we’re launching a new company tasked with planning a possible new trial.
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New research has advanced our understanding of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which is believed to play a central role in damaging brain cells in Parkinson’s.
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Scientists in the UK have uncovered evidence that simple vision tests can predict who will develop Parkinson's dementia. And the evidence shows that a loss of wiring in the brain may be the cause.
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We’ve partnered with Alzheimer’s Society and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) Biomedical Research Centre. Together, we’ve developed a new resource to help lab-based researchers with patient and public involvement (PPI).
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Parkinson’s UK is joining forces with US charity The Michael J. Fox Foundation and biopharma company Neurolixis to fund a £1.5m clinical trial of an exciting new drug to combat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s.
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We're funding a new research study into a possible treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's.
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Researchers in the US have uncovered a link between long-term exposure to pollution and deterioration in health conditions. This includes Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Parkinson's UK funded research suggests it may be possible to prevent the formation of protein clumps that cause problems in Parkinson's by using microscopic tweezers that pull apart the proteins. This could pave the way for a therapy that could slow or stop the progression of the condition.
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Simvastatin is a drug already used to lower cholesterol, and prevent heart attacks and strokes. Initial results from a major clinical trial show it doesn't have potential to slow the progression of Parkinson's as previously hoped.