Parkinson's disease

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists) and other specialties conduct extensive research in genetics, causes, diagnosis and treatment options for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Doctors study potential causes and possible treatments for Parkinson's disease. Doctors also conduct research in deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. You may have the opportunity to participate in research studies or clinical trials. Read more about movement disorders research on the neurology research website and at the Udall Center for Excellence in Parkinson Disease Research website.

Publications

See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic doctors on Parkinson's disease on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Read about Mayo Clinic publications regarding deep brain stimulation as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders at Mayo Clinic, neurostimulation treatments at Mayo Clinic, and psychiatrists' evaluation of patients with Parkinson's disease.