Naturalistic Study On Treatment Response In Pd
Posted Date: Oct 26, 2014
- Investigator: Alberto Espay
- Specialties: Parkinson's Disease, Neurology, Movement Disorders
- Type of Study: Observational/Survey
The purpose of this research study is to examine whether Parkinson’s drugs such as, L-dopa, selegiline, rasagiline, Pramipexole (PPX) and Ropinirole (RPN), have an effect on your motor impairment. All medications that you may receive during this study are FDA approved to treat motor function problems in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Criteria:
You Are Being Asked To Take Part In This Research Study Because You Are Between The Ages Of 35 And 80, You Have Been Diagnosed With Parkinson&Rsquo;S Disease And You Need To Start Taking A New Drug To Improve Your Motor Function.These Drugs May Be A Dopamine Agonist Such As Ppx Or Rpn, Or L-Dopa, Selegiline, Or Rasagiline. You Will Not Be Asked To Participate In The Study If You Have Begun Treatment With Dopamine Agonists, Antipsychotic Or Antidepressant Drugs Within Three Months Of Enrollment.
Keywords:
Motor Function Problems, Depression, Motor Impairment, Parkinson's Disease, Espay
For More Information:
Enrique Urrea
(513) 289-9428
urreamee@ucmail.uc.edu