tFUS for Parkinson's Disease Study

tFUS Parkinson’s Disease Study

PI: Dr. Taylor P. Kuhn, PhD 

UCLA Researchers Are Seeking Participants For A Clinical Trial Using Focused Ultrasound To Treat Motor Symptoms In Parkinson's Disease. 

Purpose

Help us understand if focused ultrasound has therapeutic effects in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). 


Your Role
  • Two 3-hour sessions of focused ultrasound, MRI, and motor testing 
  • Four 30 min Zoom video call visits 
  • Wear a wrist monitor that measures tremor for 4 weeks  
  • Compensation: $150 for completion of study

 

Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
  • Fluent in English 
  • Age 18-75 
  • Right-Handed 

 

 

Exclusion Criteria

  • Limited mobility* requiring use of a walker or wheelchair – *(canes are acceptable)  
  • History of substance abuse 
  • History of neurological disorder 

 

Contact

Email: tFUS@mednet.ucla.edu  

Phone: (310) 794-0077

 

18.2_RecruitmentFlyer_03.20.2022.pdf Dr. Taylor P. Kuhn, PhD, UCLA
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