We have a great Parkinson's study going on right now and we are activing looking for new patients that may qualify.
It is a Phase 3, 12-Week, Double-Blind, Double Dummy, Placebo-And Active-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Preladenant in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Parkinson's Disease (Phase 3: Protocol No. PO4938).
This research study is for patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 30 years of age or older. Must be taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) and on a stable dose for 4 weeks. Must be experiencing "off" periods for at least 2 hours during the day. Cannot have had a pallidotomy or deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's. This research study is approximately 4 months with about 9 office visits. This research study is evaluation the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug which may reduce "off" periods. There is no cost to participate and the patient/caregiver participation is voluntary. There may be some reimbursement for time and travel available. Contact Clinical Trials, Inc. at 501-227-6179 to see if you or a loved one might qualify. For email inquiries, contact info@clinicaltrialsinc.com
Reminder: This is a multi-site study and our site is located in Little Rock, AR - so you would need to be able to travel to Little Rock for office visits.
For even more info visit: http://www.advancedparkinsonsstudy.com/
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Warning signs of a Stroke
Strokes are very common and can be very devastating to a family. It is important to know the warning signs because fast treatment is the best you can do to minimize the effects from the stroke. Below is some information I have gathered that I think is very helpful.
WARNING SIGNS:
-Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
-Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
-Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
-Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
-Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
In the past, doctors couldn't do much to help stroke victims. That's not true today. Now stroke doesn't have to lead to disability or death. The key is to recognize a stroke and get to the hospital immediately. The clot-dissolving drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) can reduce long-term disability if it's given within three hours after an ischemic stroke starts. (Ischemic strokes are caused by clots and are by far the most common type of stroke.) Unfortunately, tPA isn't used as often as it could be because many people don't seek care quickly. Don't you make that mistake. If you or someone near you has the warning signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.
How to tell if someone has had a stroke...maybe you're at a BBQ and someone just lost their balance for no reason...
Remember FAST:
F - Check for numbness or weakness in the face (the F in FAST) by asking the person to smile. If one side of the face droops or the person can't smile, it may mean stroke.
A - Look for muscle weakness. Ask the person to raise both arms (the A in FAST). If one arm drifts down or can't be raised, it may mean stroke
S - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. If the speech (the S in FAST) is slurred or hard to understand, or the person has trouble remembering the words to repeat, it may mean stroke.
T - Get help immediately if you or someone else experience any of the signs of stroke. Call 911 or get the person to a hospital. Tell emergency medical personnel you're dealing with a possible stroke, so they can start proper treatment right away. Time (the T in FAST) is the most important factor in helping someone survive a stroke or limit its effects.
WARNING SIGNS:
-Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
-Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
-Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
-Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
-Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
In the past, doctors couldn't do much to help stroke victims. That's not true today. Now stroke doesn't have to lead to disability or death. The key is to recognize a stroke and get to the hospital immediately. The clot-dissolving drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) can reduce long-term disability if it's given within three hours after an ischemic stroke starts. (Ischemic strokes are caused by clots and are by far the most common type of stroke.) Unfortunately, tPA isn't used as often as it could be because many people don't seek care quickly. Don't you make that mistake. If you or someone near you has the warning signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.
How to tell if someone has had a stroke...maybe you're at a BBQ and someone just lost their balance for no reason...
Remember FAST:
F - Check for numbness or weakness in the face (the F in FAST) by asking the person to smile. If one side of the face droops or the person can't smile, it may mean stroke.
A - Look for muscle weakness. Ask the person to raise both arms (the A in FAST). If one arm drifts down or can't be raised, it may mean stroke
S - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. If the speech (the S in FAST) is slurred or hard to understand, or the person has trouble remembering the words to repeat, it may mean stroke.
T - Get help immediately if you or someone else experience any of the signs of stroke. Call 911 or get the person to a hospital. Tell emergency medical personnel you're dealing with a possible stroke, so they can start proper treatment right away. Time (the T in FAST) is the most important factor in helping someone survive a stroke or limit its effects.
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