Name of Fellow
Dr Arthur Thevathasan
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
A new form of deep brain stimulation to treat gait and balance disorders in Parkinsons disease
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
€ 149,489
Start date of award
01/01/13
Total duration of award in years
4.0
The project/programme is most relevant to:
Parkinson's disease & PD-related disorders
Keywords
parkinson disease | gait disorders | falls | neurophysiology | neurosurgery
Research Abstract
Over 64,000 Australians have Parkinsons disease. Most patients with Parkinsons disease ultimately develop gait freezing and poor balance, which impair quality of life and cause falls. Unfortunately, gait freezing and poor balance often dont improve with conventional treatments. We are therefore developing a new treatment for these symptoms, which involves implanting a pacemaker into a very deep brain region called the Pedunculopontine Nucleus.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Parkinson's disease & PD-related disorders
Years: 2016
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