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Research Participation Opportunities

Listed below are current opportunities to participate in Parkinson's research:

 

Parkinson's Victoria Research Register

The research registry is an exciting, collaborative project between the Howard Florey Institute and Parkinson’s Victoria to establish a registry of people with Parkinson’s who have been very carefully assessed and who are willing to participate in research. The registry will be a rich resource of information to improve our understanding of the condition and as a further resource for improving treatment and symptom control.

Download the Parkinson's Victoria Research Register flyer here


Have you had a stroke or been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?

 

Common conditions associated with ageing, including stroke and Parkinson's disease, affect an individual's health, functioning and social participation. Social, cultural, economic and geographic factors influence how people adjust to life after a stroke or Parkinson's disease diagnosis. This project seeks to explore the understandings and experiences of people who have experienced one of these conditions; it also examines what factors might impact upon individual and family adjustment, and how and whether this changes over time.

 

People who have had a stroke in the last 3 years or who have ever been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease are invited to participate in this Monash University study. Participants should be Australian-born of European descent or from an Indian cultural background, and should reside in Victoria. Each participant will be invited to participate in four interviews over a two year period; each interview will last less than 1 hour. If you consent, you will also be requested to undertake a small photographic exercise. Participants will be given a small gift in appreciation of their time.

 

If you might be interested in participating and would like to learn more about the study, please contact Darshini Ayton, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash University on 03 9903 1660 or via email Darshini.Ayton@monash.edu


Home-Based Therapy Program

Are you keen to stay active at home?

Researchers at the University of Melbourne are undertaking a study entitled Home based rehabilitation to reduce falls and disability in Parkinson's Disease. The study will explore the effectiveness of different therapies in preventing falls, improving mobility and quality of life.

Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups, both of which will receive therapy in their own homes, once a week for 6 weeks. The first group will receive strength training, movement strategies and a falls prevention education program. The second group will participate in a 'life skills' education and social activity program. Participants will be followed up over a period of 14 months with assessments before and after the completion of therapy, and then 12 months later.

All therapy and assessments will be conducted in the participant's home.

Am I eligible to participate? You may be eligible if you

  • Have Parkinson's
  • Do not have any medical conditions restricting you from participating in an exercise program
  • Are you willing to receive therapy in your own homeLive in metropolitan Melbourne

If you are interested in participating in this research study or would like more information, contact Dr. Clarissa Martin (03) 8344 4118 or email cmartin@unimelb.edu.au


The diagnosis, biomarker identification and measurement of drug efficacy for neurological and mental disorders

Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) is currently recruiting participants for a study looking to compare brain activity using a new recording and data analysis technique called electrovestibulography (EVestG).

 

This study is using EVestG to measure neural responses from ear canals to determine whether this technique can help provide diagnostic information about different patient populations. This study will also explore whether this technique is helpful in monitoring changes in medication levels. Participation involves up to two sessions and is completely confidential.

Learn more about this study: Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre study


Health-related quality of life of Australians with Parkinson's disease - Call for participants in regional Victoria

Researchers at the University of Melbourne are undertaking a study entitled Health-related quality of life of Australians with Parkinson's disease.

The study aims to explore the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease living in metropolitan and rural Australia. There is currently very little information about the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease in Australia, especially those who live in rural and regional areas. Findings from this study can inform clinicians and health professionals about the burden of the disease from the patient's perspective.

For more information, contact Sze-Ee Soh (doctoral student researcher) ssoh@unimelb.edu.au

Download the Health-related quality of life of Australians with Parkinson's disease flyer


Depression and Parkinson's

The Department of Psychology at Monash University are conducting a research study looking at 'Characterising Depression in Parkinson's'.

People who have mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease and are between the ages of 50 and 75 years of age are sought for a research project investigating the effect of Parkinson's Disease and concurrent depression on thinking.

This research would need one session of 2 to 2½ hours, and can take place at a mutually convenient location. If you would like further information, please contact: Janette Dawson 0409 256 925 or email   janette.dawson@med.monash.edu.au

Download the Depression and Parkinson's flyer

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