Research call-out: Modernising the cognitive trajectory of people living with PSP
PSP cognitive study PSP cognitive study People living with PSP often suffer from thinking and memory problems, and can lead to dementia. Currently, cognitive function is measured using conventional “pen and paper” tests. These tests are time consuming, need expert supervision and do not always detect changes over follow up. The goal of this study […]
Research call-out: The eye as a window into Parkinson’s
This Parkinson’s eye study also includes people with Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), a condition associated with an increased likelihood of developing Parkinson’s. About This Parkinson’s Eye Study Many people with Parkinson’s or RBD experience changes in vision. Early findings suggest that subtle differences in retinal structure, visual processing, and sensory responses may […]
Health care professional call-out: Have your say on ParkinsonNet Australia–the worldclass Parkinson’s care model from the Netherlands
Motivated by her own Parkinson’s diagnosis and personal experience, Professor Michele Callisaya of the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research, leads a multidisciplinary team of clinician researchers specialising in brain disease and rehabilitation. Together they plan to adapt and test the world-leading model from the Netherlands called ‘ParkinsonNet’ for regional Australians. The project aims […]
Research call-out: Join stage one of a nationally significant project to improve care for people living with Parkinson’s
The Australian model of ParkinsonNet will focus on care which has been codesigned by people living with Parkinson’s and health carers who live and work in regional Australia, which researchers believe will be crucial to its success. The ParkinsonNet survey Victoria aims to: improve access to expert multidisciplinary care for people with Parkinson’s. provide specialised training opportunities […]
Research call-out: What is important in conversations for people living with Parkinson’s?
About the Parkinson’s conversation study This Parkinson’s conversation study is being conducted by the Speech Pathology Department within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport at La Trobe University. The research team is interested in understanding what matters most to people when they communicate and what makes conversation easier or harder. Who can […]
Research call-out: Parkinson’s lived experience advisory group
The University of Tasmania is establishing a lived experience advisory group as part of the ParkinsonNet research project. This opportunity will have you joining the University of Tasmania research team with around 8 other people living with Parkinson’s to provide advice related to your lived experience. What is ParkinsonNet? ParkinsonNet is a model of care […]
Research call-out: Apathy and Motivation in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s apathy study Parkinson’s apathy study Parkinson’s disease is usually considered a disorder of movement, but many patients also suffer from problems with thinking and motivation. At the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University, they will conduct research into the difficulties with cognition and motivation commonly faced by individuals with Parkinson’s. […]
Research call-out: Improving wellbeing in women with Parkinson’s through exercise
About the Parkinson’s exercise study for women One of Fight Parkinson’s inaugural seed fund grant recipient projects is a Parkinson’s exercise study for women and they’re recruiting volunteers. The project – Improving Wellbeing in Women with Lived Experience of Parkinson’s Disease Using Community-Based Gym Exercises – seeks participants for an eight-week program to be run […]
Research call-out: Peripheral stimulation as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease gait impairments
Parkinson’s gait stimulation study Who can participate in this Parkinson’s gait stimulation study? Individuals with Parkinson’s disease who: Have walking impairments Are less than 85 years old Have no other neurological condition What does it involve? Visiting the Kingston Centre, Cheltenham Attend an initial 3-hr information & assessment session If eligible, 5 consecutive visits to […]
Research call-out: Can Alexa Help Improve Speech in Parkinson’s?
About the Study This research aims to determine if Alexa’s voice assistant technology (VAT) can help people with Parkinson’s improve their speech volume and clarity. By providing external prompts and allowing multiple attempts in a stress-free environment, Alexa may encourage clearer speech. The findings will offer insights into whether smart speakers can be an effective […]