We, at the James Parkinson’s movement disorder centre, Kannur Medical College, believe that the patients involvement in research studies is a good idea for the following reasons.

 

Research results in better understanding of the disease 

Research results in developments of new treatments 

Research improves the quality of care of patients

Patients participating in research in turn contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of themselves as well as others with the same disease   

 

  Research projects ranges from studies of potential neuro protective agents for Parkinson’s disease to novel treatment options to improve the control of Parkinson’s syndrome. Our studies also aims at  investigating the role of physical therapy and non-pharmacological intervention in the management of Parkinson’s disease.

 

  We actively collaborate with other national and international institutes involved in similar research.