EJS ACT-PD, the world’s largest clinical trial for Parkinson’s, is now recruiting
Cure Parkinson’s is excited to announce that the first multi-arm multi-stage clinical trial platform for Parkinson’s in the UK – EJS ACT-PD – is underway, with recruitment now open to people with Parkinson’s. The Edmond J. Safra Accelerating Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s Disease (EJS ACT-PD)...
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Combination therapies: a change in approach for Parkinson’s research
As part of our research strategy, Cure Parkinson’s is seeking to progress research involving combination therapies as a potential method for targeting Parkinson’s progression. Currently, clinical trials of potentially disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson’s are largely focussed on testing single drugs, or monotherapies. These drugs often…
Cure Parkinson’s Fundraising Heroes: July 2025
Our amazing Fundraising Heroes took advantage of the summer sunshine to take on some incredible challenges. Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Steve (who lives with Parkinson’s) and his wife Elaine walked part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path for us, and more than doubled their fundraising…
Could ambroxol help to slow cognitive change in people with Parkinson’s?
The results of a phase 2 clinical trial of ambroxol in Canada for people with Parkinson’s dementia were published recently, finding it was safe and tolerable when taken by participants. A proportion of people with Parkinson’s experience cognitive changes – changes to our memory, thinking,…
Yungblud releases cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Changes’ for charity
Musician Yungblud announces live recording of ‘Changes’ from Back to the Beginning show to be released as charity single, with proceeds going to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice. Yungblud sang ‘Changes’ at Black Sabbath’s iconic show at Villa Park on Saturday…
Rebecca and Lily Whitehurst: winners of Cure Parkinson’s Fundraiser of the Year Award 2024!
Inspirational fundraiser’s Rebecca and Lily walked the Pembrokeshire coast path in 2024, raising vital funds and awareness for the charity. The award celebrates fundraisers who have gone above and beyond to support the charity’s vital Parkinson’s research, and the mother-daughter duo truly went the extra…