Future is now: an Australasian perspective on disease-modifying trials in Parkinson's and prodromal disease.

Abstract

There is increasing interest in the role of platform trials, where several investigational products targeting disease modification in Parkinson's Disease can be assessed in parallel. Indeed, several initiatives are currently gearing up across North America and Europe to conduct such studies. However, to date, little attention has been paid to ongoing efforts that already exist in Australia and look soon to expand across to New Zealand as part of greater collaboration. This viewpoint will highlight some of these ongoing efforts addressing the challenges and potential solutions for delivering successful studies.