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Parkinson’s Disease

What is Parkinson's disease?

Parkinson's is a disease that affects the way you move. The most common symptom is tremors. Parkinson's disease gets worse over time. But usually this happens slowly, over many years.

Condition Spotlight

Patient Stories Parkinson’s Patient Spreads Awareness for the Disease with Push-Ups
New Technology Used to Treat Parkinson's Disease
New Technology Used to Treat Parkinson's Disease Play Video | 2:21
Stanford Hospital's Jaimie Henderson, MD, on Parkinson's Disease
Stanford Hospital's Jaimie Henderson, MD, on Parkinson's Disease Play Video | 3:22
From the Inside Out: Deep Brain Stimulation Designed to Control Parkinson's Disease

Clinical Trials for Parkinson's Disease

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Clinics for Parkinson's Disease