- 86 percent of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) (n=113) taking the survey experience OFF time daily, and a majority report it has a significant impact on activities
- While three in four people with PD (78%) report that their current treatment plan is effective at limiting their PD symptoms, over half (56%) also say that they don't think their symptoms can improve beyond their current state
The survey was conducted by Ipsos, one of the largest market research and polling companies globally.
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Key findings from the survey include:
People with PD and Care Partners Should Discuss OFF Time Symptoms with a Healthcare Provider
Among people with PD (n=113) taking the survey:
- 86 percent of these people with Parkinson's disease experience OFF time daily, and a majority report it has a significant impact on activities.
- While three in four people with PD (78%) report that their current treatment plan is effective at limiting their PD symptoms, over half (56%) also say that they don't think their symptoms can improve beyond their current state.
Among care partners (n=127) taking the survey:
- Care partners who took the survey are most likely to feel frustrated, anxious, and stressed when their loved ones with PD experience OFF time symptoms.
"The results of this survey reinforce that while numerous therapeutic options exist for our patients, these therapies may be under-utilized. We need to better explore what 'effective' means for each patient, and address what concerns may prevent them from seeking better symptom control," said
Misconceptions About Adjunctive Therapy
Among people with PD (n=113) taking the survey:
- Nearly all are willing to explore new treatment options (96%) and would ask their doctor about adjunctive therapies (94%).
- 72% of people with PD mistakenly believe that adding adjunctive therapy means their PD is progressing.
- Nearly half (49%) are unsure whether their current treatment plan is doing what it should, and 30% feel uninformed about additional treatment options.
Despite a majority of these people with Parkinson's disease and care partners being significantly impacted by OFF time, there is a general acceptance that the emergence of OFF time is part of the disease, and they may not be aware of the availability and use of adjunctive treatment options for use to address return of PD symptoms.
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About the Survey Assessment: Impact of OFF Time on People with Parkinson's
Conducted by Ipsos, the Survey Assessment: Impact of OFF Time on People with Parkinson's
About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects approximately 1 million people in the
There is presently no cure for PD and management of the disease largely consists of the use of treatments that attempt to control PD symptoms. The current gold standard for treatment of PD symptoms is carbidopa/levodopa. While carbidopa/levodopa improves patients' PD symptoms, as the disease progresses, the effects of levodopa begin to wear off more quickly. OFF time is when PD symptoms—such as stiffness or tremors—return between regular doses of medication. OFF time can happen when carbidopa/levodopa is wearing off. The way OFF time affects people with PD and the symptoms they experience are unique.
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