Research Participation
Opportunities
Listed
below are current opportunities to participate in Parkinson's
research:
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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
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Parkinson's
and Dyskinesia - Clinical trial volunteers required
Do you have Parkinson's
and experience Dyskinesias?
Medical
specialists are currently looking for volunteers for a clinical
trial who:
-
Are aged 30-80
- Have
moderate to severe medication induced dyskinesias/ involuntary
movements with Parkinson’s disease
If
you wish to find out more about this study please contact:
Movement Disorders Program at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
Research Coordinator, Sue Varley: phone (03) 9076 5187 or
(03) 9076 5231.
This study has been approved by the Alfred Health Human
Research Ethics Committee.
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
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Exploring
Experiences of Parkinson's
"Comparing
Differences between Caregivers and Parkinson's Disease Patients:
Illness Beliefs, Coping Strategies and their Implications
for Well-being"
Parkinson's
Victoria, Swinburne University Alumni Association and Swinbourne
Psychology are conducting a study exploring the experiences
of both people living with Parkinson's and the caregivers
of people living with Parkinson's.
The
study will investigate issues such as symptoms, illness
representations, coping strategies and health outcomes.
Please
read the 
Project
Information Statement to learn more about this study.
To
participate in this study, you will need to complete an
online questionnaire found below:
Online
questionnaire for people living with Parkinson's
Online
questionnaire for caregivers of someone living with Parkinson's
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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
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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
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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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Swallowing
and Parkinson's
Researchers
from Latrobe University are seeking participants for a study
examining the effects of Electrical Stimulation (using VitalStim)
on swallowing in people with Parkinson's disease. Full ethical
approval has been granted for this study and the research
team is looking for 25 participants.
To
learn more about participating in this study, download the
Swallowing
Function study invitation letter here.
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Parkinson's
and Employment
Swinburne
University are currently seeking interested participants
for a research project looking at the lived experience of
Parkinson's, employment and related issues. Participants
need to have a diagnosis of Parkinson's and still be in
full or part-time employment. Interested participants will
be asked to complete an annonymous, online
questionnaire .
For
more information and contact details please download the
Parkinson's and
Employment flyer
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Dementia
with Lewy Bodies Study
Melbourne
University are looking for participants for their research
into 'Dementia with Lewy Bodies:
Evaluating Carers' Experiences'.
Click
here to download the
Dementia
with Lewy Bodies recruitment flyer
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Parkinson's
and Driving
Monash
University
are conducting a research project on Parkinson's and
Driving. Click here to read more about the
Parkinson's
and Driving study.
