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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.

 

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