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Heinz Reichmann, EAN 2020 – OPTIPARK Study in Patients with Parkinson’s and Motor Fluctuations

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Published Online: May 23rd 2020

Heinz Reichmann (Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany) shares key findings and expert insights into the OPTIPARK study, a prospective, open-label, uncontrolled, single-group, multi-centre trial in patients with Parkinson’s disease and wearing-off motor fluctuations (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02847442).

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1. What were the aims and design of the OPTIPARK study? (
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2. What were the efficacy and safety findings of the study? (
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3. What were the major strengths and weaknesses of this study? (
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Also see linked video: Heinz Reichmann, EAN 2020 – Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Parkinson’s

Speaker disclosure: Heinz Reichmann reports having received honoraria from Bial for his participation in advisory board meetings and satellite symposia.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media.

Filmed at the 6th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and 1st EAN Virtual Congress, May 2020.

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