Dr. Patel's research interests include the use of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of movement disorders, in particular Parkinson's disease, tremor and dystonia. He is interested in identifying the most appropriate patient candidates for this advanced therapy, as well as determining their optimal targets and programming parameters. Dr. Patel is also involved in clinical research regarding Wilson disease, a rare genetic disease affecting copper metabolism which can cause neurological, hepatic, and psychiatric illness. He is involved in research to better understand the natural history of the illness, its neurological manifestations, and treatment trials.
Dystonia; Globus Pallidus; Movement Disorders; Neurology; Parkinson Disease; Tremor; Subthalamic Nucleus; Deep Brain Stimulation
Conditions | Study Title |
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Diseases of the Endocrine System; Genetics - Adult | A Phase I/II Study of VTX-801 in Adult Patients With Wilson's Disease (GATEWAY) |
Genetics - Adult | Efficacy and Safety of WTX101 Administered for 48 Weeks Versus Standard of Care in Wilson Disease Subjects |
Diseases of the Digestive System - Liver; Diseases of the Eye; Diseases of the Nervous System | Wilson Disease Registry |