Our trial of ondansetron as a treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's is restarting Date 22 November 2024
Early phase clinical trial results offer new hope for dyskinesia treatment Date 20 March 2023 An early phase clinical trial, funded by our supporters through the Parkinson's Virtual Biotech, suggests that the drug NLX-112 is safe and effective for people with Parkinson’s with levodopa-induced dyskinesias.
Study reveals benefits of physical activity for Parkinson’s symptoms Date 14 March 2023 Researchers compared results from over 150 studies to understand how different types of physical activity can be used to manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
Celebrating the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank during Brain Awareness Week Date 13 March 2023 Research into how the brain works, and what happens when things go wrong, is vital to help us find better treatments for Parkinson’s.
Wearable technologies that monitor Parkinson’s symptoms recommended for use by NHS in England Date 15 February 2023 NICE has conditionally recommended 5 remote monitoring devices for Parkinson’s for use in the NHS in England.
We’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science Date 10 February 2023 This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we’re celebrating some of the pioneering women who are driving Parkinson’s research forward.
Parkinson’s UK urges support for more clinical research Date 1 February 2023 A Lord’s inquiry supported by Parkinson’s UK has recommended the UK government urgently prioritises funding and support for clinical research.
Research into bacteria in the gut reveals how they potentially cause and affect progression of Parkinson’s Date 24 January 2023 Results from a large study show how changes in certain bacteria may play a part in the development and progression of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s UK to co-fund a phase 3 stage clinical trial with Cure Parkinson’s Date 10 January 2023 Through the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, we’re investing £1.1m to co-fund a study looking at whether a cough medicine, ambroxol, has the potential to slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
More research needed to investigate iron in Parkinson’s Date 12 December 2022 Results from a clinical trial looking at reducing iron levels in the brain have shown no benefit for unmedicated people with Parkinson’s.
Can light help treat Parkinson’s symptoms? Date 28 November 2022 Light therapy as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s hits the headlines. We take a deeper look at what we know about it so far.
