Apomorphine Pump for Late-Stage Parkinson's at End of Life
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a continuous apomorphine pump can help people with advanced Parkinson's disease who can no longer take oral medications and are receiving palliative care. The pump delivers medicine under the skin to manage symptoms when other treatments are no longer possible.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced Parkinson's disease and your doctor has said a pump with apomorphine could be an option
- You are receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care
- You can no longer take medications by mouth
- You must be able to consent, or have a trusted person who can consent for you
- Your symptoms are severe and affect both sides of your body even when off medication
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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