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Why Get Involved in Clinical Trials - Read Michael's story

Michael has taken part in a number of clinical trials, most recently the PD-STAT trial led by Dr Camille Carroll, University of Plymouth...
Michael Judkins' Musical Fundraiser

A huge thank you to Michael Judkins who is raising funds for CPT through the sale of his ‘Float Like a Butterfly’ album - a musical project celebrating the life, career and associated times of the late and legendary Muhammad Ali.
Alistair Drew takes on the ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’ Rally challenge for Parkinson’s

This May, Alistair Drew and team will be taking on the ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’ Rally, which will see them drive from Yorkshire to Nice and back again, via Belgium, Germany, Switzerland Italy and France in support of CPT!
Clare Walsh at the Belfast City Marathon

In a bid to raise awareness and funds for CPT, supporter Clare Walsh took on the fantastic Belfast City Marathon in May as her first ever marathon! Read Clare's inspiring story here...

Why Get Involved in Clinical Trials - Read Michael's story

Michael has taken part in a number of clinical trials, most recently the PD-STAT trial led by Dr Camille Carroll, University of Plymouth...
Our 2019 Annual Review

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The Gulls' Eggs Luncheon 2019

On 14th May, more than 550 of the City’s leading wealth management professionals gathered in the historic Merchant Taylors’ Hall for the 31st annual Gulls’ Eggs Luncheon in support of CPT.
The G-Force PD Meeting with Update Seminar

G-Force PD is a global initiative created to bring cell based therapies to people with Parkinson's. This April, on World Parkinson's Day, the G-Force Steering Committee convened in Cambridge for their fifth annual meeting, supported by CPT. This was followed by presentations of the latest cell based therapy research updates...
The AEGIS Coast To Coast To Cure Challenge

In June 2019, 13 supporters of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT), including CPT Patron Mike Tindall MBE and fellow Rugby World Cup winner Iain Balshaw MBE, will be attempting the historic 'Raid Pyrenean', to raise vital funds for CPT’s search for a cure for Parkinson’s. The team have named their challenge 'The AEGIS Coast To Coast To Cure Challenge.'
World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto: 4-7 June 2019

This triennial congress provides an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease...
**Webinar** Stem Cell (Cell Replacement) Therapy

Our next webinar will be held at 5.30 pm (GMT) on Wednesday 12th June and will discuss developments in the field of stem cell therapy for Parkinson's. Register now...
Isradipine - Clinical Trial Results

A study of a blood pressure drug does not show any benefit for people with Parkinson's, according to findings presented at the American Academy of Neurology's Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, May 2019...
GDNF Gene Therapy Clinical Trial

At the recent annual American Association of Neurological Surgeons meeting, researchers presented the results of a Phase I clinical trial designed to test the safety and tolerability of a gene therapy approach for GDNF in Parkinson's.
The SEAM Meet-Up for Parkinson's

At the Cure Parkinson's Trust we are always keen to support projects which we believe will have longer term benefits for the Parkinson's community. As part of this effort, Dr Simon Stott attended two initiatives that we think are very interesting -The SEAM meet-up and Mobilise-D...

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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The NAC Trial - the facts
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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

Science news

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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

Our Annual Review 2019

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Parkinson's Movement

The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott

Leave a gift in your Will

A donation to The Cure Parkinson's Trust will make a huge difference to our research to slow, stop or even reverse Parkinson's. Read more