Parkinson’s drug therapies in the clinical trial pipeline: 2024 update
Each year, members of the Cure Parkinson’s research team collaborate with Parkinson’s research advocates and The Michael J. Fox Foundation to present an overview on the current clinical trials landscape for Parkinson’s. The 2024 report, now published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease (JPD), marks...
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Phase 2 trial results of lixisenatide published
The full results of the one-year, phase 2 clinical trial of Type 2 diabetes drug lixisenatide have now been published. This Cure Parkinson’s co-funded trial has reported positive results, indicating that the treatment may slow the progression of motor symptoms. Researchers have reported that the…
Upcoming GBA1 conference in Montreal
Cure Parkinson’s is co-sponsoring a large three-day international conference on June 27th – 29th that will be focused on all aspects of GBA1 research, from basic science to clinical trials.
Time to ROCK-PD
Researchers in Germany are conducting a new phase 2 clinical trial to determine if an existing cardiovascular drug called fasudil, could help people with Parkinson’s.
International Women’s Day and Parkinson’s
On 8 March, we celebrate International Women’s Day by shining a light on the work of female researchers and scientists who have made significant contributions to the Parkinson’s community, and the impact of their work in advancing our understanding of the role of sex and…
The Power of HIIT for Parkinson’s
A small pilot study has found that high-intensity interval training – or HIIT – can have positive effects for people with Parkinson’s, both on overall well-being and potentially on brain chemistry.