Research call-out: Pain Characteristics and Management in Parkinson’s
This project is investigating: the characteristics of pain symptoms in people with Parkinson’s; and the practices of people with Parkinson’s in the management of pain. It is expected that this research project will result in: a comprehensive profile of pain experienced by people with Parkinson’s; a deeper understanding of the needs of people with Parkinson’s […]
Research call-out: Drooling in Parkinson’s
In particular, the research project will look at whether spontaneous swallowing is reduced in Parkinson’s compared to healthy controls. It is estimated that up to 74% of people with Parkinson’s experience drooling – a symptom that can impact self-confidence, speech, eating and social interaction. What does it involve? Participants will be required to make a […]
A Groundbreaking Breakthrough: The Parkinson’s Biomarker
This groundbreaking development promises to over time revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, marking a significant milestone. Professor David Finkelstein, head of the Parkinson’s Laboratory at The Florey Institute, Director on the Fight Parkinson’s board and the chair of the Fight Parkinson’s research committee, has shared this important advance at a Fight Parkinson’s […]
Research call-out: Hand training in Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s disease often have problems with finger dexterity and daily activities like writing, dressing, and eating. This study investigates the feasibility of a new hand training program for people with Parkinson’s. This is a feasibility trial to help us understand whether the training program can be run successfully and whether it is acceptable […]
Participants sought for Lewy body dementia research
Lewy bodies are tiny deposits of alpha-synuclein (a protein) in the nerve cells of the brain. It’s not known exactly what causes this abnormal build-up of Lewy bodies, which can affect movement and/or cognitive abilities. An Australian first three-year longitudinal cohort study by a research team from WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) aims to […]
Improving understanding of YOPD after diagnosis
Central to this research will be examination of how those diagnosed with YOPD engage in strategies to retain their past, experience the present and reflect on possible futures. The Monash University research project aims to better understand the psychosocial impacts of YOPD and help identify a roadmap for understanding YOPD after diagnosis. It builds on […]
Parkinson’s Prevalence
Estimates of people living with Parkinson’s has more than doubled Based on ABS statistics and scientific peer reviewed prevalence data, there are an estimated 57,000 Victorians living with Parkinson’s and 219,000 nationally. This is more than double the previous figures of 27,000 Victorians and 100,000 Australian reported in 2015. Since then, from more recent evidence-based […]
Research study: Understanding self-care practices
In particular, the study seeks to learn more about the use of existing tracking practices and tools and the challenges people face using them. People who wish to participate will be asked to complete a 15-20 minute online survey to share their: day-to-day self-care practices Parkinson’s symptom management practices and coping strategies tools used to […]
Researcher seeks participants for heat survey
Heat Sensitivity in People with Parkinson’s Disease is being conducted by Dr Andrew Hunt from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The study aims to: increase knowledge and understanding of how people with Parkinson’s experience the heat develop a scale for the assessment of heat sensitivity in people with Parkinson’s. These findings will help shed light […]
Monash Uni gait research project seeking participants
Parkinson’s can result in a decline in gait – or the manner or style of walking. Symptoms include shuffling and freezing, which in addition to reducing mobility, also impact quality of life and loss of confidence. According to the researchers, existing assistive devices that help alleviate freezing of gait can only provide non-adaptive assistance regardless […]