NEURO-DEGENERATIVE DISEASE

This study tested whether adding action observation therapy (watching videos of movements) to standard physical therapy could help people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait. 42 participants aged 50-80 completed the trial. The goal was to see if this approach…

This study tested whether a high-intensity functional training (HIFT) program could improve both thinking and physical abilities in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifteen participants with early-stage Parkinson's completed the program, which included strength and coordination e…

This completed study looked at the experiences of 275 extended family members (like grandchildren, siblings, and nieces/nephews) who care for a person with dementia. Researchers interviewed caregivers about their daily tasks, stress, and use of support services. The goal is to us…

This study aimed to translate and validate an Italian version of a tool that helps speech therapists assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers tested the tool on 101 adults with such conditions to ens…

This early-stage study tested the safety of a drug called GV1001 in 59 healthy adults. Participants received either a single dose or multiple doses of the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, not to treat any disease. Results w…