Sorry - I'm just a few days late in responding.

Yes, I was one of the first group. We had the implants unilaterally (one side only) and it has been 6 years. I (nor any of us) are cured, but I shudder to think how progressed I would be based on the speed that I was going down.

Remember, this is NOT for everyone. You have to be reactive to dopamine, be in good general health, and willing to commit the rest of your life to this trial. Yes, it's risky - but so is living with PD. You could fall, choke, and have complications of a dozen or so from this dreaded disease.

The results over 4 years are posted online. you can send me a private message and I'll be glad to talk with you.

Phase II is stil recruiting but some of the 68 had surgery nearly a year ago.

talk soon
Peggy