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Thank you for signing up to receive the PDtrials Bulletin. This regular email newsletter provides you with information on Parkinson's disease (PD) clinical trials that are actively looking for participants, as well as news on Parkinson's research and treatments.

PDtrials is a collaborative initiative of Parkinson's organizations and is dedicated to increasing awareness and education about Parkinson's clinical trials. Please contact us if you would like more information about this effort.

New Clinical Trials

Exercise & Gait Related Disability in PD - This is a study to investigate the benefits of exercise for fitness, walking, and balance in people with PD. It will require a 12-week commitment from 100 participants in the Baltimore, MD area. Learn more

Occupational Therapy for Cognitive and Perceptual Deficits in People with PD - A research team at the University of New England is evaluating the effectiveness of a brief Occupational Therapy program for persons with PD who have thinking and visual perceptual problems. Ten participants in the Maine area will be enrolled. Learn more

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PBS 'Second Opinion' Episode Discusses Clinical Trials for PD

PBS' Second Opinion focuses on health literacy in a way that is relevant and accessible to both viewers and to physicians. On an episode earlier this season the topic of discussion was clinical trials and Parkinson's.
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Ceregene Presents Long-term Follow-up From Phase 1 Trial of CERE-120 in PD

Ceregene, Inc. has presented long-term follow-up data from a Phase 1 clinical trial of CERE-120 in 12 patients with advanced PD. CERE-120 uses gene therapy to deliver the neural growth factor neurturin to the major area of neurodegeneration that occurs in the brains of PD patients. Long-term follow up assessments at 18 and 24 months post treatment, suggest a sustained reduction in Parkinson's symptoms.
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Relatives of Patients with PD Face Increased Risk of Depression/Anxiety Disorders

Immediate relatives (brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) of people who have PD are at increased risk for developing depression and anxiety disorders, according to a new study by Mayo Clinic. The risk is particularly increased in families of patients who develop the disease before age 75.
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Stem Cell Breakthrough Uses No Embryos

Scientists have made ordinary human skin cells take on the chameleon-like powers of embryonic stem cells, a startling breakthrough that might someday deliver the medical payoffs of embryo cloning without the controversy. Laboratory teams on two continents report success in a pair of landmark papers.
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Tell Us Your Story

At times, we receive correspondence from people living with Parkinson's about their clinical trial experience. If you have participated in a trial that you found through PDtrials we'd love to hear from you. Sharing your experience provides us with insight that only you can offer and helps ensure that PDtrials.org is a valuable resource to the PD community. Please email us at info@pdtrials.org to tell your story.

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