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Research call-out: Apathy and Motivation in Parkinson’s

  • Clinical trials, Mental health
This research aims to achieve a clearer understanding of the brain processes that give rise to apathy in Parkinson’s, and the effect of dopamine in treating motivational impairments.

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.

Their goal is to better understand the brain processes that lead to these problems, in order to develop better treatments for individuals with Parkinson’s in the future.

For more information, download the flyer under “Related resources for you” on this page.

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A/Prof Trevor Chong
Telephone: (03) 99024222
Email: [email protected]

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