University Of Toronto

This study tests a brain-machine interface that records and stimulates brain activity to reduce freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants already scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery will receive an additional brain implant. The goal is to dete…

This study looks at whether referring lonely older adults with diabetes to a social worker can help them feel less lonely and improve their blood sugar control (A1C). About 90 seniors will be randomly assigned to either meet with a social worker or continue their usual care. Rese…

This study looks at whether adding physiotherapy to deep brain stimulation (DBS) helps people with Parkinson's disease move around more safely and independently in their communities. DBS is a brain surgery that improves stiffness, slowness, and tremors, but it hasn't been shown t…

This study looks at whether an online educational session can help people with Parkinson's disease who are considering deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. The goal is to help patients and their families set realistic expectations about the surgery's benefits and risks. Sixty pa…