Thread: First Therapy for Genetic Form of Parkinson’s Enters Clinical Trial
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Old 02-17-2017, 03:27 PM
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Default First Therapy for Genetic Form of Parkinson’s Enters Clinical Trial
Earlier this week, Sanofi Genzyme announced a clinical trial to test a drug designed for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who have a specific genetic mutation (GBA).

This study is a major step forward in PD research — it’s the first drug trial in which a person’s genetic status determines eligibility and is testing a potential therapy to slow or stop disease progression.

Read more on The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s blog: First Trial Begins Testing Drug in People with GBA Mutation | Parkinson's Disease

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