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What We Do

Movement Disorders involve problems with too much or too little movement because of neurological conditions. Some of these disorders are familiar, such as Parkinson's disease, but there are many others: Dystonia, tremor, Myoclonus, tics, ataxia and other inherited conditions.

Our clinic provides care for more than 9,000 visits a year. Our work includes botulinum toxin treatment, clinical trials and research that uses imaging of the brain, surgery, surveys, as well as the study of genetics and brain function.

Learn more about the Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's disease and how we're improving the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease today and for the future.

Conditions Treated

All neurological disorders associated with hyperkinetic or akinetic-rigid (ie. parkinsonism) movement disorders. For example:

Ataxias
Corticobasal syndrome
Dystonia (including Cervical, orofacial, segmental and generalized types)
Functional movement disorders
Multiple system atrophy
Myoclonus
Parkinson's Disease

Progressive supranuclear palsy
Spastic paraplegia
Spinocerebellar atrophy
Tardive dyskinesia
Tics
Tremors
Wilson's disease and other neurometabolic disorders causing movement disorders

Tests & Services

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic
Ataxia Clinic
Rossy Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Centre
Botulinum Toxin Clinic
Functional Movement Disorders Program

How to Prepare

Your first appointment can take 2 hours or more. After your visit to the clinic, you will likely go to the Blood Collection Lab for blood tests. Follow-up appointments usually take 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Learn more about what you can expect when you have a clinic appointment.

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Additional Resources

Learn more about the Toronto Western Hospital Movement Disorders Patient Advisory Board and find out how to get involved
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Our Team

Meet Our Team

Our Team Approach

The Movement Disorders Clinic was established in the 1980s and has grown from a single neurologist to the largest clinic of its kind in Canada, with eleven faculty neurologists working with a number of Fellows and nurses. Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we are now entitled as the Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic. We have also been awarded a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence designation due to our international reputation for excellence in research, teaching and patient care.

There's much more to movement disorders than tremors and unsteadiness. People with movement disorders can suffer personality changes, trouble sleeping and memory loss. Some disorders are very complex and can have a great impact on a person's life.

At Krembil Brain Institute, we want to change that. We want to restore a patient's health when it comes to their brain and slow the progress of their disease.

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic: Dr. Anthony Lang. Visit Dr. Lang's research profile

Neurologists

Dr. Robert (E. Wei) Chen
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Dr. Alfonso Fasano
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Dr. Susan Fox, Associate Director, Movement Disorders Clinic
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Dr. Christos Ganos
Dr. Lorraine Kalia
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Dr. Gabor Kovacs
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Dr. Sarah Lidstone
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Dr. Connie Marras
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Dr. Renato Munhoz
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Dr. Elizabeth Slow
Dr. Antonio Strafella
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Dr. Emily Swinkin

Nursing

Mrs. Athea Tuitt
Phone: 416 603 5875

Ms. Yu Yan Poon
Phone: 416 603 5875

Mr. A. Valencia, Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 416 603 5800 ext. 2664

Our Research

Clinical Research at the Movement Disorders Clinic

We are involved in a large number of clinical research trials including pharmacologic studies evaluating a number of drugs at various stages of Parkinson's disease and other Movement Disorders.

The Toronto Western Hospital Movement Disorders Program remains a world leader in the surgical management of Parkinson's disease including the evaluation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in novel sites or for new indications and the use of MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound.

Collaborators in the surgical arm of the program include Dr. Alfonso Fasano and Dr. Renato Munhoz in neurology and Dr. Andres Lozano, Dr. Mojgan Hodaie and Dr. Suneil Kalia in neurosurgery.

Neuropsychological and imaging evaluations of patients participating in these studies represent an important component of our collaborative research. Additional neurophysiologic studies in surgical patients as well as in other movement disorders are carried out by Dr. Robert Chen.

Clinical trials are very active in the program. Dr. Susan Fox directs a program in clinical neuropharmacology and early proof of principle studies. Dr. Connie Marras conducts clinical epidemiological studies including evaluating families with genetic forms of various movement disorders and assessing risk factors that could contribute to diseases such as Parkinson's disease.

We have recently developed a specialty clinic in the ataxias directed by Dr. Elizabeth Slow and Dr. Renato Munhoz.

Neuroimaging is an important component of our program and Dr. Antonio Strafella directs a very active functional imaging research program using positron emission tomography and functional MRI.

Molecular and cell biology and clinical genetics of movement disorders including Parkinson's disease are areas of expanding interest with Dr. Lorraine Kalia in the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Krembil Brain Institute.

Neuropathologist Dr. Gabor Kovacs and Dr. Naomi Visanji also work out of the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Krembil Brain Institute. Their work is supported by the Rossy Program for progressive supranuclear palsy research (PSP) led by Dr. Anthony Lang. Some of their work looks at identifying where the disease and the pathological accumulation of the tau protein starts in the brain, to better monitor patients and predict prognoses.

This broad-based research program is directed at attempting to solve the 'Parkinson puzzle' and other Movement Disorders at many levels including attempts at understanding the cause(s), improving the accuracy of diagnosis preventing/slowing the progression and treating the later stages more effectively.

We are committed to discovering causes of, and better treatments for, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders through our extensive research program. Patients at our centre have the opportunity to participate in research and feel part of the process of finding answers. The participation of our patients and their families helps us to make progress in our understanding of the disease so that we can improve treatments or find cures. We have many studies going on at any one time.

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UHN Research Initiatives

The Krembil Research Institute is the research arm of the Toronto Western Hospital The overall goal of Krembil's research program is to develop innovative treatments for chronic debilitating conditions that include chronic neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, dementia, concussion, pain and depression), ophthalmologic disorders (e.g., glaucoma, macular degeneration and retinopathy) and musculoskeletal system disorders (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and ankylosing spondylitis. Learn more about Krembil Research Institute | UHN Research.

UHN's Research Institutes span the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Learn more about Research at UHN | UHN Research.

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International Research Initiatives

Research Studies that are currently recruiting

If you are interested in hearing more about any of our research studies please email mdcclinicaltrials@uhn.ca

Empowering Patients: Perspectives on Clinical Research

Our 3-part video series demystifies assumptions about clinical research and shows that the motivation for participating can be altruistic and empowering.

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Research Studies

Study Name:

Biomarkers

Study Focus:

Biomarkers in PD

Study Procedures:

Lumbar puncture
Skin biopsy
Blood and saliva
Questionnaires

Study Frequency:

1-2 visits

Special Requirements:

Patients taking blood thinners or with conditions predisposing to neuropathy will be excluded.
Looking for:
- early untreated PD less than 2 years since diagnosis
- advanced PD
- MSA or PSP
- RBD
- Healthy participants

Study Name:

Educational Study

Study Focus:

To provide additional education to DBS candidates and evaluate if the success of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is related to the fulfillment of patients' expectations, than merely improvement of motor status

Study Procedures:

Two virtual educational sessions
Short questionnaire

Study Frequency:

Not available

Special Requirements:

Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
DBS candidates

Study Name:

FOG on Split-belt Treadmill

Study Focus:

To gain new insight into the mechanisms causing freezing of gait (FOG).

Study Procedures:

Gait analysis on a treadmill
Questionnaires

Study Frequency:

One visit

Special Requirements:

PD diagnosis
Able to walk without pain or discomfort

Study Name:

Free-Viewing Eye Tracking

Study Focus:

Exploring eye movements as a novel biomarker for neurological disorders

Study Procedures:

Questionnaires
Eye tracking
Clinical assessments

Study Frequency:

Single visit

Special Requirements:

Current diagnosis of PSP, MSA, CBS, parkinsonism, dystonia, ataxia, tic disorder, functional movement disorder or other movement disorder

Study Name:

Gait Adaptation

Study Focus:

By using a treadmill, researchers hope to learn more about the role of the cerebellum (a part of the brain) in different Neurological indications. The results could help develop new ways to assess brain function, find useful markers for diagnosis, and create better treatments to improve walking for people with these conditions.

Study Procedures:

Walking analysis on a treadmill
Neurological assessments

Study Frequency:

1 visit or 2 visits depending on the condition

Special Requirements:

PD with or without DBS
ET with or without DBS
NPH before shunt

Study Name:

LRRK2 Biomarker Study

Study Focus:

Find markers of risk for Parkinson’s disease in people with variants in the LRRK2 gene

Study Procedures:

Questionnaires
Eye movement testing
Neurological examination and electrocardiogram

Study Frequency:

1 visit

Special Requirements:

LRRK2 genetic mutation

Study Name:

LUMA Study

Study Focus:

To assess the efficacy and safety of study drug to see if it may delay the progression of Parkinson's disease in people in the early stages of their condition

Study Procedures:

DaTscan (a brain scan to detect changes associated with Parkinson's disease)
Spinal Fluid collection
Urine and blood sample collection
Brief daily Assessments using an electronic device
ECG (to check heart rhythm)
Pulmonary function test (breathing tests)
Daily intake of study drug (tablets taken by mouth)

Study Frequency:

Multiple visits (study participation is a minimum of 48 weeks and may go up to 144 weeks with visits to the clinic occurring every 4-6 weeks)

Special Requirements:

30 to 80 y/o diagnosed with PD within the last 2 years and currently NOT taking any PD medications

Study Name:

Pathophysiology of PD

Study Focus:

Changes in brain functions

Study Procedures:

TMS Brain Stimulation EEG
Clinical assessments

Study Frequency:

1 to 4 visits
4 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

Mild to moderate PD with STN DBS
DBS turned off for a portion of the visit

Study Name:

PD QoL Scales

Study Focus:

Study aimed at improving the tools used to measure quality of life in PD

Study Procedures:

Two virtual interviews
One Survey

Study Frequency:

45 minutes to 1.5 hours
3 virtual visits
7-10 months

Special Requirements:

Individuals with Parkinson's disease
Able to recall and report on their PD symptoms
18 years or older
Fluent in English

Study Name:

PDGENE

Study Focus:

Provide genetic testing for people with Parkinson's disease and contribute to a database and biobank for ongoing genetic research.

Study Procedures:

Cheek swab or blood draw
Survey

Study Frequency:

Single visit

Special Requirements:

Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Study Name:

Percept

Study Focus:

Examining the Effects of Unblocking the Full Potential of Medtronic PerceptTM PC IPG on Symptoms of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Study Procedures:

Programming
Questionnaires

Study Frequency:

Special Requirements:

Diagnosis of PD with DBS
Had IPG replacement from Activa PC to Medtronic PerceptPC

Study Name:

PPMI

Study Focus:

Biomarker discovery in Parkinson's disease and people at risk for Parkinson's disease

Study Procedures:

Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Skin biopsy
Blood and urine
Questionnaires
DaTscan (A brain scan identifying the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson's disease)
MRI

Study Frequency:

Special Requirements:

Study Name:

Sleep Study

Study Focus:

This study aims to improve our understanding of sleep stages and disorders. The goal is to provide better support for individuals with Parkinson's disease in the future.

Study Procedures:

Questionnaire
Sleep test at Sunnybrook

Study Frequency:

1 visit

Special Requirements:

PD with DBS
Percept IPG (Battery)

Study Name:

Brain plasticity and neuromodulation in Parkinson's Disease

Study Focus:

Changed brain activity in Parkinson's Disease

Study Procedures:

TMS Brain Stimulation
MRI

Study Frequency:

2-4 visits
4 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

PD patients with STN-DBS are eligible
No severe tremor or dyskinesia
No history of seizure

Study Name:

C-OPN

Study Focus:

Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) is a national registry designed to unite and mainstream research efforts to more efficiently find ways to treat Parkinson's disease

Study Procedures:

Information about the study is here: https://copn-rpco.ca/

Interested participants can simply sign-up online here: https://copn-rpco.ca/participants/

Study Frequency:

Not available

Special Requirements:

People of any age living in Canada and diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or any Parkinson Plus Syndrome

Study Name:

LRRK2 Genetic Registry

Study Focus:

Gene mutations

Study Procedures:

Creating a directory of PD patients with gene mutations

Study Frequency:

Future research

Special Requirements:

Gene mutations causing PD

Study Name:

PD Diaries

Study Focus:

To monitor how well Parkinson's disease medications are working and if they are taken as prescribed

Study Procedures:

Questionnaires

Study Frequency:

24 months, 7 visits

Special Requirements:

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Have not gone under surgeries for PD (such as DBS)

Study Name:

Biomarkers

Study Focus:

Biomarkers - To develop a test to diagnose different neurodegenerative diseases

Study Procedures:

Lumbar puncture
Skin biopsy
Blood and saliva
Questionnaires

Study Frequency:

1-2 visits

Special Requirements:

Looking for:

Early untreated PD less than 2 years since diagnosis
Advanced PD
MSA or PSP
RBD
Healthy participants

Study Name:

C-OPN

Study Focus:

Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) is a national registry designed to unite and mainstream research efforts to more efficiently find ways to treat Parkinson's disease

Study Procedures:

Information about the study is here: https://copn-rpco.ca/

Interested participants can simply sign-up online here: https://copn-rpco.ca/participants/

Study Frequency:

Not available

Special Requirements:

People of any age living in Canada and diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or any Parkinson Plus Syndrome

Study Name:

Free-Viewing Eye Tracking longitudinal arm

Study Focus:

Study Procedures:

Questionnaires
Eye tracking
Clinical assessments

Study Frequency:

Annual visit up to 10 years

Special Requirements:

Current diagnosis of undifferentiated parkinsonism

Study Name:

Imaging synaptic pruning in Parkinsonisms

Study Focus:

Using PET imaging scans to differentiate between neurodegenerative diseases

Study Procedures:

PET
MRI
Clinical Assessments

Study Frequency:

1 visit
6 hours

Special Requirements:

PSP/MSA/CBD movement disorders
No pacemaker
No claustrophobia

Study Name:

Prospective multidisciplinary analysis of imaging and outcome data from patients with movement disorders and/or cognitive impairment

Study Focus:

Additional MRI sequence

Study Procedures:

MRI
Clinical assessments

Study Frequency:

Visit and follow-up are related to standard of care

Special Requirements:

18 y/o and older patient with neurodegenerative disorder from MDC and Memory clinic that requires an MRI in relation to standard of care

Study Name:

Dystonia Coalition

Study Focus:

To better understand symptoms of dystonia

Study Procedures:

Blood Samples
Questionnaires
Videotaping

Study Frequency:

1 Visit – usually at same time as BTX visit (prior to injection):

1.5 hour

Special Requirements:

Dystonia diagnosis
18+ years old with last botox 2+ months prior

Study Name:

Free-Viewing Eye Tracking

Study Focus:

Exploring eye movements as a novel biomarker for neurological disorders

Study Procedures:

Questionnaires
Eye tracking
Clinical assessments

Study Frequency:

Single visit

Special Requirements:

Current diagnosis of PSP, MSA, CBS, parkinsonism, dystonia, ataxia, tic disorder, functional movement disorder or other movement disorder

Study Name:

Musician’s Dystonia

Study Focus:

Studying connections between the cerebellum and parts of the brain for musicians

Study Procedures:

TMS(cTBS) Brain Stimulation
MRI

Study Frequency:

2 visits
2 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

Musician's Dystonia diagnosis
No pacemaker
No claustrophobia

Study Name:

Writer’s cramp

Study Focus:

Cortical plasticity in Focal hand dystonia before and after botox injection

Study Procedures:

TMS Brain Stimulation
Writing assessment

Study Frequency:

4 visits
4 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

Right hand writer's cramp diagnosis
Receiving benefit from botox injection

Study Name:

Biomarkers

Study Focus:

Biomarkers - To develop a test to diagnose different neurodegenerative diseases

Study Procedures:

Lumbar puncture
Skin biopsy
Blood and saliva
Questionnaires

Study Frequency:

1-2 visits

Special Requirements:

Study Name:

Brain connectivity in Musician's Dystonia

Study Focus:

Studying connections between the cerebellum and parts of the brain for musicians (with or without dystonia)

Study Procedures:

TMS brain stimulation
MRI

Study Frequency:

2 visits
3 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

Play a musical instrument that uses the hand our mouth
No cardiac pacemaker or metal implanted in body
No claustrophobia

Study Name:

Brain Plasticity in Parkinson's Disease

Study Focus:

Comparing brain activity of healthy individuals age matched to patients with PD with two non-invasive brain stimulation techniques

Study Procedures:

TMS brain stimulation
LIFUS ultrasound
MRI

Study Frequency:

4 visits
5 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

45-80 years of age
No neurological disease or disorder
No psychiatric disease or disorder
Not taking medication that has a neurological effect
No cardiac pacemaker or metal implanted in body

Study Name:

Effect of Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFUS) and neurological drugs on Brain plasticity in Healthy Individuals

Study Focus:

To look at how LIFUS applied to the brain changes how the brain works, in relation to the known effects of four well-studied drugs with neurological effects

Study Procedures:

TMS brain stimulation
LIFUS ultrasound

Study Frequency:

5 visits
5 hours
3 months

Special Requirements:

18-65 years of age
No major neurological disease or disorder
No major psychiatric disease or disorder
Not taking medication that has a neurological effect
No cardiac pacemaker or metal implanted in body

Study Name:

Gait Adaptation

Study Focus:

Study Procedures:

Walking analysis on a treadmill

Study Frequency:

1 visit

Special Requirements:

Healthy individuals

Study Name:

Walking analysis on Split-belt Treadmill and gait mat

Study Focus:

To understand typical walking characteristics in the general population

Study Procedures:

Walking analysis on a treadmill
Walking analysis on gait mat

Study Frequency:

1 visit

Special Requirements:

Healthy individuals

Study Name:

Chronos

Study Focus:

Use of Chronos programming software in ET patients who just received DBS.

Study Procedures:

Speech Analysis
Tremor Scale
Walking Analysis

Study Frequency:

Six visits

Special Requirements:

ET DBS candidates

Study Name:

Free-Viewing Eye Tracking

Study Focus:

Exploring eye movements as a novel biomarker for neurological disorders

Study Procedures:

Questionnaires
Eye tracking
Clinical assessments

Study Frequency:

Single visit

Special Requirements:

Current diagnosis of PSP, MSA, CBS, parkinsonism, dystonia, ataxia, tic disorder, functional movement disorder or other movement disorder

Study Name:

Tremor Habituation

Study Focus:

To understand DBS loss of benefits in ET patients

Study Procedures:

In clinic assessments

Study Frequency:

One visit, 4-hours

Special Requirements:

Undergone DBS surgery for Essential Tremor
Experiencing DBS loss of benefits

Research Studies Glossary

Biomarkers – an indicator of the presence or severity of a disease.

DBS – Deep Brain Stimulation

ECG or EKG – Electrocardiogram checks how your heart is functioning by measuring the electrical activity of the heart.

EEG – Electroencephalography measures electrical activity of the brain with the electrodes placed along the scalp.

ET – Essential Tremor is a neurological condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking.

LIFUS – Low intensity focused ultrasound.

MCI – Mild cognitive impairment, in which people have more memory problems than normal for people their age.

MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create pictures of the anatomy and the processes of the body.

MSA – Multiple System Atrophy, a neurodegenerative disorder that can mimic Parkinson's.

PD – Parkinson's Disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder that can lead to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.

PET – Positron Emission Tomography is a nuclear imaging technique to create 3D colour images to see how your body's cell are working.

Phase 2 clinical trial – Studies a drug's effectiveness and determines risks and side effects in people with a disease or condition.

Phase 3 clinical trial – Compares a drug to standard therapies for a disease or condition.

Placebo – Substances that are made to resemble drugs but do not contain an active drug, they are usually a starch or sugar.

PSP – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is an uncommon brain disorder that affects movement, walking and balance, speech, swallowing, vision, mood, behaviour and thinking.

RBD – REM Behaviour Disorder occurs when you act out vivid dreams when you are asleep.

snOH – Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension is a drop in blood pressure when standing up, changing positions, or standing for a long period of time.

TMS – Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.

What to Expect

You will be contacted with information about your first appointment.

What to Bring

Please bring the following to your appointment. Not all of these items may be needed for your appointment. Our clinic or your referring doctor will let you know what you must bring.

Your referring doctor may have given you a CD or DVD of previous imaging results (like x-rays, CT scans or MRIs). If so, it is very important to bring this CD or DVD with you.
List of all medications you are taking, including prescriptions, over-the-counter, vitamins or mineral supplements and herbal remedies.
Medications that you need to take during the day. Please also bring any medical equipment you use.
Notes about any changes in your condition since your last visit.
A trusted friend or family member who can give you emotional support and help you.
A List of doctors and hospitals you've seen in the past who may have information about your treatment.
A list of questions to help you remember everything you want to ask

When You Arrive

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.

When you arrive, you will sign in with the receptionist. You will need your health card (OHIP card) to sign-in. If you do not have an OHIP card, please bring another form of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.

You may be given a Measuring Health Equity Questionnaire to fill out. This form contains questions about your background. We collect this information to find out who we serve and what unique needs you may have. The form is voluntary and you can choose 'prefer not to answer' to any or all questions. However, the information you choose to give us will help us improve the quality of care for you and others.

How Long Will Your Appointment Be?

First appointments take longer than follow-up appointments. Your first appointment can take 2 hours or more. Follow-up appointments usually take 15 to 30 minutes. We do everything we can to stay on time but sometimes unforeseen circumstances may delay your appointment.

Before You Leave

After every appointment, a member of your health care team will tell you about your next visit. Be sure you understand what is going to happen next. For example, know the time and place of your next visit or if someone will call you with this information.

If you are unsure about what your next steps are, don't be afraid to ask a member of your team. We are here to help you.

About Phone Calls

We understand that reaching us by phone can sometimes be difficult. Often our phone lines are busy or are turned over to the message centre so our staff can prepare for clinic visits or help other patients. We make every effort to return your call within 24 hours. Our staff will try to reach you 2 times. If we are not able to reach you directly you may need to call us again.

Movement Disorders Clinic

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Our Team

Meet Our Team

Our Team Approach

Neurologists

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Our Research

Clinical Research at the Movement Disorders Clinic

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UHN and International Research Initiatives »

UHN Research Initiatives

Canadian Research Initiatives

International Research Initiatives

Research Studies that are currently recruiting

Empowering Patients: Perspectives on Clinical Research

Research Studies

Parkinson’s Disease Studies (Short-term) - Number of current studies: 13

Parkinson’s Disease Studies (Long-term) - Number of current studies: 4

Atypical Parkinsonism (PSP/MSA/CBD/LBD) Studies - Number of current studies: 5

Dystonia Studies - Number of current studies: 4

Healthy Participants - Number of current studies: 6

Tremor Studies - Number of current studies: 3

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