Research

Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is engaged in extensive, ongoing research to offer the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services available for stroke patients and those who have brain tumors, movement disorders or other neurological diseases.

Stroke

The Stroke Center at Overlook Medical Center actively develops new therapies for people who have suffered a stroke. We recently participated in trials of new intra-arterial mechanical clot removal devices that use removable stents to open blocked arteries.

Brain Tumors

At the Brain Tumor Center of New Jersey, part of Atlantic Neuroscience Institute and Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center, our experts participate in research studies using state-of-the-art treatments for eligible patients who have malignant brain tumors, including newly-diagnosed glioblastoma, malignant astrocytoma and mixed tumors.

Movement Disorders

Research at the Movement Disorders Program at Overlook Medical Center is conducted by internationally-recognized experts with extensive experience in the study of movement disorders. Studies include the use of tai chi, yoga and structured education for patients with Parkinson’s disease, as well as narrative insights for those with neurodegenerative disorders. Some of our active clinical trials include:

• Parkinson's disease – Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center urges you to consider participating in a clinical trial involving investigational oral medicine for adults with early-stage Parkinson's disease. For more information or to participate in this trial, contact: 908-522-5901. Learn more >
  
  
• Restless legs syndrome – Do you have restless legs syndrome? Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center urges you to consider participating in a clinical trial involving an investigational oral medicine. For more information or to participate in this trial, contact: 908-522-5901. Learn more >
  
  
• Tourette syndrome – Have you been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome? Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center urges you to consider participating in a clinical trial involving investigational oral medicine for adults with Tourette syndrome (TS). For more information or to participate in this trial, contact: 908-522-5901. Learn more >

Pediatric Neurological Disorders

Does your child have autism? Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center urges you to consider participating in a research study that compares the genetic makeup of persons with autism to those without to try and determine what genes might contribute to the development of autism. For more information or to participate in this study, contact: 908-522-5901. Learn more >

Additional Research

Other physicians at Atlantic Neuroscience Institute are investigating the use of coils and novel materials to treat aneurysms that cannot be addressed with traditional surgical approaches.