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The Parkinson's Drug Trial: A Miracle Cure?

The Parkinson's Drug Trial: A Miracle Cure?

2019•7.5/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.5/10(2)

Filmed over six years, 42 people with Parkinson's take part in a groundbreaking medical trial. Can the results give hope to 10 million Parkinson's sufferers worldwide?

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 28, 2019

Last Aired

March 7, 2019

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-02-28
In this moving first episode, cameras follow Professor Gill performing surgery on all the volunteers to implant the device he has designed that enables delivery of GDNF to a deep part of the brain. The device comprises four catheters placed in the putamen (a part of the brain key in Parkinson's) that link to a port embedded in the side of the skull through which GDNF can be infused monthly.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-03-07
The results are revealed of a six-year medical trial into a new treatment for Parkinson's. Can it give hope to ten million Parkinson's sufferers worldwide?

Cast

Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood

Narrator

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