University Of Toronto

This study is testing a new brain implant designed to treat 'freezing of gait,' a debilitating symptom where Parkinson's patients suddenly feel stuck and cannot walk. The implant listens for the brain signals that cause a freezing episode and then delivers a small electrical puls…

This study is testing if connecting lonely older adults with diabetes to a social worker can help them feel less isolated and better manage their blood sugar. Researchers will compare 90 seniors who receive social worker support to those who continue with their usual diabetes car…

This study is testing if adding physical therapy to a common Parkinson's brain surgery helps people move around their community more safely and independently. Researchers are comparing 60 people who get the surgery plus physical therapy to those who get the surgery alone. The goa…

This study is testing whether online educational sessions help Parkinson's disease patients better understand deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery before their procedure. Researchers want to see if virtual group sessions with experts and patient stories improve knowledge and set …