...Team CPT Virgin London Marathon Runners

Huge thanks to our team of marathon runners... for your commitment, courage, strength and resilience!

Thank you to all Team CPT - we are truly grateful for your support xxx

What an amazing achievement! xxx

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Join Our Virtual Rallying to The Challenge Meeting – ‘When and How Does Parkinson’s Begin?’

For the first time, this year's meeting for people with Parkinson's, will be held online and will focus on the origins and development of Parkinson’s, including triggers, early symptoms and stages of the disease. Register now...
Prasinezumab shows signs of slowing motor symptom decline in early stage Parkinson’s

Earlier this year the results of a major clinical trial - called the PASADENA study - were announced. The study was testing an immunotherapy treatment targeting alpha-synclein in people with Parkinson's. The results indicated that the trial had not achieved a positive result based on a predetermined measure of success, but the investigators indicated that there were ‘signals of efficacy‘ in the data and some of these were shared at the 2020 Movement Disorder Society meeting.
The John Black Charitable Foundation joins International Linked Clinical Trials programme as third funding partner

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to welcome a third strategic funding partner, The John Black Charitable Foundation (JBCF), to the International Linked Clinical Trials (iLCT) programme. Together, these three partners have pledged a total of USD $6.75 million to Parkinson’s research, over three years.
The PD-STAT/Simvastatin study results

This week the results of a large Cure Parkinson's Trust-funded clinical trial were released. The PD-STAT study was a UK-wide, Phase II clinical trial evaluating the disease modifying potential of the cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin in people with Parkinson's. The results indicate that the treatment does not have any impact of the progression of the condition.

Alex Green Runs 102 Miles for Parkinson's Research!

On the weekend of the 4 and 5 September, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Alex Green took on the fantastic challenge of running 102 miles of the Cotswold Way raising vital funds and awareness of our pioneering Parkinson’s research.
The Ricky Road Run goes Virtual for 2020!

From Friday 17 July – Monday 3 August, 43 running enthusiasts took part in the ‘virtual’ Ricky Road Run in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s (CPT) pioneering Parkinson’s research.
A Triathalon Challenge for Tri-ing Times!

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) would like to say a huge thank you to supporters Georgie and Matt, who completed their incredible challenge of running, cycling and swimming the equivalent 1,350km distance from John O’Groats to Calais around their local area in aid of CPT.
A Cycle Challenge Turns 'Virtual' for Parkinson's Research

Supporters Vivienne & Alec Armitage along with family and friends were due to take on the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle challenge but lockdown significantly changed their fundraising plans!
Joe Gregory's 10,000 Keepie-Uppies for CPT

On 19 July, supporter Joe Gregory achieved his goal of completing an astonishing 13,410 consecutive keep-uppies while raising vital funds and awareness for The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT).
Peter and Vicky's Positively Parkinson's Challenge for CPT

** Please note this event has been postponed ** We will keep everyone up to date with further news as it becomes available. In the meantime, we'd like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who is training so hard in support of our work!
Who's the most 'Hintelligent'? Hinterview hold charity quiz night for CPT.

On 6 February, 150 recruitment professionals gathered together at Morton Society to take part in an annual charity Quiz hosted by Hinterview to raise funds and awareness for The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT).
Ann Winter Walks Isle of Wight Coastal Path for CPT

Ann Winter takes on the challenge of walking 70 miles along the Isle of Wight coastal path in support of The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT).
Elizabeth Day Runs New York Marathon for CPT

Last year The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s supporter Elizabeth Day took on the magnificent New York Marathon on 3 November to raise funds for our pioneering Parkinson’s research.
'Barnesy's' Biography for Parkinson’s

The Cure Parkinson's Trust would like to say a huge thank you to the inspirational Robert Barnes who has taken the time to write his first book ‘An Englishman Recalls: Memoirs of Robert Barnes’ to raise money for The Cure Parkinson's Trust.

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

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Trials - Repurposed Drugs

Our International Linked Clinical Trials initiative (iLCT) 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

The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott, Deputy Director of Research

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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