Droxidopa reduces postural sway in Parkinson disease patients with orthostatic hypotension

Luca Marsili*, Kevin R. Duque, Andrea Sturchio, Gabriele Sobrero, Isabella Premoli, Alok K. Dwivedi, Alberto J. Espay, Aristide Merola

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Abstract

We evaluate the effect of droxidopa on gait and balance measures in nine patients with Parkinson's disease and neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. Computerized gait/balance analysis showed a significant effect of droxidopa in reducing postural sway. Future studies may determine if such effect translates into improvement in postural reflexes and falls.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-64
Number of pages3
JournalParkinsonism and Related Disorders
Volume99
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2022

Keywords

  • Droxidopa
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Parkinson disease
  • Postural sway
  • Wearables

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