If this technology were to work, it would be really useful. But ...

The ideal extended release levodopa pill would need its own dynamic guidance system to match the peaks and troughs of levodopa demand. Just slowing down the release would be inadequate, because it doesn't take into account the body's needs.

At least with immediate release levodopa you have the opportunity 3, 4, 5 or 6 times a day to synchronize levodopa demand with supply. This can be done either by changing the size of the next dose or by changing its time.

John