PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PD)

This study looked at the safety of a continuous 24-hour infusion of ABBV-951, a drug given under the skin, for people with advanced Parkinson's disease. It included 130 adults who had already completed a previous study with the same drug. The main goal was to check for side effec…

This small study tested a robotic device (BackHug) that uses 26 robotic fingers to massage the back in 16 adults with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Over two weeks, participants had four 40-minute sessions. Researchers measured changes in mobility, back pain, and sleep qua…

This study tested a new way of programming deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 15 people with Parkinson's disease. The goal was to see if this different programming could improve their quality of life. Participants already had DBS devices implanted and were monitored for changes in s…

This study looked at vitamin B6 levels in 288 people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers wanted to find out how common abnormal B6 levels are and if they relate to age, sex, or other factors. The study did not test any treatment, just measured blood levels and compared them to …

This study tested a new device that records brain activity while deep brain stimulation (DBS) is turned on during surgery. The goal was to better understand how DBS affects the brain in people with Parkinson's disease. One participant was involved, and the approach used standard …

This study tested whether a simple pegboard ring test can reliably measure arm and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. 47 volunteers completed the test along with other standard assessments. The goal was to see if this test could be a useful tool for doctors and the…