Understanding meaningful hand function changes in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at a simple hand-and-arm test (the Box and Block Test) to see how much improvement matters to people with Parkinson's. It helps doctors understand what small changes in hand function are meaningful to you.
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Who can take part
- Your Parkinson's is at stage 1, 2, or 3 (mild to moderate).
- You are in the 'on' phase when your medications are working well.
- You haven't had any physical therapy for Parkinson's during the initial checkup.
- You have not had brain surgery for Parkinson's.
- You do not have severe, uncontrolled writhing movements (dyskinesia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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