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  1. Our research
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Projects and Progress

No one knows for sure, but world-wide around 10 million people have Parkinson's. Currently the only treatments available are symptomatic i.e. they ease symptoms on a day by day basis but none of them slows the neurological decline of Parkinson's on a year by year basis. Levodopa, introduced  as a symptomatic treatment in the 1960's, allowed simple day to day management of the condition.

Now, nearly sixty years on, new understanding about the nature of the condition, plus attempts to match a range of innovative therapies to the emerging science is finally starting to change prospects for people with Parkinson's - there is new HOPE and therapies which demonstrate the slowing, stopping and reversal of this condition are beginning to emerge.

Please help us drive this research forward and... Donate now - thank you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Preclinical projects

It is through understanding more about how people contract Parkinson's that we can open up new avenues of research and focus our efforts to find a cure with more accuracy. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2016

Updated: 11th January, 2018

Author: Jessica Wright

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Previously funded research

Since the formation of the research committee in 2009, CPT has supported numerous lines of investigation contributing to the development of potential new treatments moving towards clinical trial. Read more

Published: 29th February, 2016

Updated: 25th January, 2018

Author: Jessica Wright

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Science news

Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2015

Updated: 9th December, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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  • Upcoming Webinar: Exercise and Parkinson's

    We will be discussing recent publications around the theme of exercise in Parkinson's.

  • A Sub-Study Investigating Azathioprine in Parkinson's

    In Parkinson’s there appears to be an over-abundance of inflammatory cells in the brain. This study will examine how azathioprine impacts this inflammation to determine whether this drug could be a future treatment for Parkinson's

  • Simon Cooper from AEGIS London has been awarded the Lloyd’s Market Charity Award

    Simon Cooper from AEGIS London has been awarded the Lloyd’s Market Charity Award in recognition of his incredible work raising funds and awareness for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust.

  • The 2020 Ricky Road Run

    Take part in the 2020 Ricky Road Run to conquer the 10 mile hilly route through Rickmansworth and Chorleywood, Hertfordshire in support of CPT.

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  • Breakthrough in stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

    In a major breakthrough for the treatment of Parkinson's, researchers working with laboratory rats show it is possible to make dopamine cells from embryonic stem cells and transplant them into the brain.

  • Tom Isaacs

    We are devastated to announce that Tom Isaacs, President and Co-founder of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) died on Wednesday morning (31st May). Tom’s passing was unexpected and swift.

  • New Evidence Suggests Parkinson's Might Not Start in The Brain

    A new study adds to a raft of new evidence which suggests Parkinson's starts in the gut...

  • Science news

    Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here.

  • Trials - Repurposed Drugs

    Our international Linked Clinical Trials initiative (LCT) identifies potential new treatments to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s disease by 'repurposing' or repositioning drugs that are approved to treat other conditions.

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  • Diabetes Drug Potential Disease-Modifying Therapy

    The study, published in The Lancet and funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), supported by CPT found that people with Parkinson’s treated with Exenatide for one year performed better in motor tests than those on placebo.

  • Alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's

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Science news

Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2015

Updated: 9th December, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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The Cure Collective

The Cure Collective is an opportunity to join like-minded individuals who are committed to help drive forward the quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s... Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2015

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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Our Annual Review 2019

Our Annual Review 2019 - your online publication here... Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2015

Updated: 15th May, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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Parkinson's Movement

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Published: 3rd March, 2015

Updated: 17th October, 2019

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The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott

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Published: 4th March, 2015

Updated: 17th October, 2019

Author: Jessica Wright

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