Early and Young Onset Parkinson’s – Science and Society
Dr Kishore Kumar spoke on the clinical considerations of Young Onset Parkinson’s at Fight Parkinson’s 2025 Research Symposium. His presentation was followed by a discussion on lived experience of Young Onset Parkinson’s with Sheenagh Bottrell and Parkinson’s nurse Victor McConvey. What age is young – a very important question The definition of Young or Early […]
Focused Ultrasound – is it ready for Parkinson’s?
With recent media coverage on the success of the procedure and its approval for use in the United States, Dr Thevathasan is fielding questions from the Parkinson’s community regularly. As excitement and anticipation grows within the community, he is helping provide a realistic understanding of the technology and its potential uses for those living with […]
Research call-out: Improving wellbeing in women with Parkinson’s through exercise
About the study One of Fight Parkinson’s inaugural seed fund grant recipient projects is 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 in Box Hill, Victoria. Existing research shows exercise can help improve Parkinson’s […]
Inaugural community-funded seed research grant recipients announced
The generosity of the Fight Parkinson’s community has enabled two researchers to receive grants of $30,000 to pursue promising new research towards early-stage ideas with potential for major breakthroughs. Two grants were awarded, one in clinical research and one in basic science. Fight Parkinson’s believes these projects are on the verge of major breakthroughs and […]
Research call-out: Peripheral stimulation as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease gait impairments
Who can participate? 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 the Kingston Centre for daily stimulation Two follow-up 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 […]
Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation
Seed Funding Grants are available for both clinical and basic science research, with each category offering a grant of $30,000. These grants underpin Fight Parkinson’s ongoing commitment to raise funds to support research focused on the prevention, improvement of life, and eventual cure for Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), and Multiple […]
Research call-out: A clinical trial for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease
‘TREMOR’ is a Phase II clinical trial located at Icon Cancer Centre Richmond, Victoria and involves one treatment session of high dose, highly targeted stereotactic radiation therapy, followed by ongoing neurological assessments. Conventional treatment for essential tremor or Parkinson’s related tremor involves deep brain stimulation, an invasive surgical procedure which many patients are unsuitable for […]
Research call-out: Gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s
This type of progressive, weight-based strength training focuses on three large, multi-joint exercises used to build muscle strength and coordination: the squat, deadlift and bench press. The project has modified these exercises to ensure safety and allow adequate rest time. All gym sessions are supervised one-to-one by personal trainers who have been educated in safe […]
Research call-out: Neuropsychological Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease
In the first stage of the research they are aiming to engage as many people as possible with Parkinson’s and their family members across Australia to gain their views and experiences of cognitive assessments and diagnosis of Parkinsons disease dementia. The project will consist of different forms of participation to choose from such as focus […]