Parkinson's and Movement Disorders

Highlights

Community Education

Physicians and other program team members present community education programs on Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders as well as deep brain stimulation (for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, tremors and dystonia). Programs are offered in Milwaukee and surrounding communities.

Research

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin participate in national research studies to enhance the treatment of various movement disorders, and are members of the Parkinson Study Group and the Huntington Study Group, both funded by the National Institutes of Health.

The Parkinson Study Group is a nonprofit group of Parkinson’s disease experts from medical centers in the United States and Canada who are dedicated to improving treatment for persons affected by Parkinson’s disease.
The Huntington Study Group is a nonprofit group of physicians and other healthcare providers from medical centers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, experienced in the care of Huntington patients and dedicated to clinical research of Huntington’s disease.

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin also participate in other clinical trials and surgical trials concerning Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Members of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Program collaborate with Medical College of Wisconsin researchers who are conducting basic science research into the cause of Parkinson’s disease.

Current Clinical Trials for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

PramiBID Study
This study examines the effectiveness of the medication Pramipexole (Mirapex) at varying doses for patients with early Parkinson’s disease. This study is in collaboration with the Parkinson Study Group.
Parkinson’s Research: The Organized Genetics Initiative (Progeni) Study
This study examines the possibility of identifying genes that predispose individuals to develop Parkinson’s disease in sibling pairs. This study is in collaboration with the Parkinson Study Group.

For more information on these studies, please contact:

Karen Abou-Samra RN, CCRC
Research Nurse
414-805-8359

Learn more about clinical research.

Date: Feb. 7, 2007

Last Review Date: July 18, 2008

Online Editor(s): Christopher Sadler