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Research call-out: Modernising the cognitive trajectory of people living with PSP

  • Clinical trials, Parkinson’s research, PSP, Research
Researchers at the Alfred Hospital and Monash University—both located in Melbourne, Victoria—are calling on individuals over 40 years of age to participate in a new remote PSP cognitive study that will evaluate computerised cognitive testing for people living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

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 is to assess whether a new, brief computerised cognitive test would be more effective. The testing is done at home, and may allow researchers to better characterise the individual cognitive trajectories in people living with PSP. The researchers hope that this testing may be used in future research and clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of investigational treatments.

If you would like to know more or are interested in taking part of this study, the flyer for this study can be downloaded under “Related resources for you” on this page.

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Dr Timothy Siejka
Phone: 0418 347 620
Email: [email protected]

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