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Drug Similar to Ozempic Failed to Treat Parkinson’s Disease in a Trial
The study may suggest that other researchers should be less optimistic about the prospects for treating a range of other conditions with newer weight-loss drugs.
Ozempic-Type Drug Fails To Slow Parkinson’s, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hopes that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could help slow Parkinson's disease have taken an hit. A new study found that a drug in the same class called exenatide, marketed as Byetta, had no effect on slowing the disease or easing its symtoms.
Diabetes drug similar to Ozempic showed no benefits for patients with Parkinson’s disease
A drug for treating diabetes similar to popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic did not show any benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers conducted a double-blind,
Why Did a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Fail This Parkinson's Trial?
The GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide failed to meet its primary outcome in a phase III trial of Parkinson's disease patients. Weekly injections of the GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) did not slow Parkinson's disease progression or improve symptoms, the phase III Exenatide-PD3 trial showed.
Ozempic-like drug fails to treat Parkinson's disease in new study; here's what the scientists said
A new study reveals disappointing results on the potential of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to treat Parkinson's disease. Despite earlier hopes, a rigorous
GLP-1 drug fails to slow Parkinson's: Study
A final-stage study has found that exenatide, a GLP-1 drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes, showed no benefit in slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease. The 96-week trial, published in The Lancet,
FDA OKs New Wearable Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
The FDA approved an apomorphine hydrochloride infusion device (Onapgo) to treat motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson's disease, Supernus Pharmaceuticals announced on Tuesday. The wearable device is the first subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for Parkinson's and provides continuous treatment during the day, Supernus noted.
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US approves "milestone" Parkinson's treatment for 2025 release
Americans will soon have access to an infusion device that provides round-the-clock effective relief of Parkinson's disease.
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A new wearable treatment for Parkinson’s motor fluctuations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Onapgo (apomorphine hydrochloride) injection, the first and only ...
Scientists Are Developing Brain Implants That Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment
Brain implants, made from small clusters of brain cells, could help restore neural pathways damaged by Parkinson’s disease.
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Dancing may ease depression in Parkinson’s disease by modulating brain activity
A new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has found that regular participation in dance classes can ...
Compound with neuroprotective properties shows promise for Parkinson's treatment
A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson's disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective ...
Huntsville biotech firm partnering with Pfizer lands $10 million for Parkinson’s trial
A Huntsville-based biotechnology company has secured $10 million in funding to begin the trial of a new way to deliver medication to advanced Parkinson’s disease patients.