Our vital research at Parkinson's UK continues through these difficult times, helping to change the lives of people with Parkinson’s now and in the future. This is only possible with the support of our generous donors - helping us to drive forward research to improve lives and find a cure.
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How do our research projects work at Parkinson's UK?
Our research projects are divided into two categories.
Cure
Projects which develop treatments and strategies to slow, stop, reverse or prevent Parkinson’s
Improve Life
Projects which develop treatments to improve symptoms and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
Read on to find out more about the kind of research projects happening at Parkinson’s UK today.
Cure
Understanding cell recycling in Parkinson’s - a protein called alpha-synuclein accumulates in the brains of people with Parkinson's. This project aims to discover if boosting the cell’s own recycling system can protect brain cells against this build up.
Understanding Parkinson’s Progression - this is one of several studies observing people with Parkinson’s over time to help with early symptom prediction, leading to personalised and better treatments.
Improve Life
Developing and testing a well-being app - mental health can be seriously impacted by Parkinson's and affect quality of life. This project aims to develop an app using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people cope with any challenges.
Weight shifting training - A common Parkinson's symptom is freezing. This project uses a 'force-plate' to measure balance during a freeze and find ways to deal with it. This information can then be applied to help people feel confident to step from a freeze.
Help fund the next big breakthrough
We appreciate the cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, so we completely understand if you feel unable to help right now. But all donations add up and will help us continue to fund our vital research, and ultimately bring us closer to a world free of Parkinson’s.
We’re paving the way for the treatments of the future. We can’t stop now. With new ideas and innovations, we can make Parkinson’s a thing of the past. But we need your continued support to do it, and you can help us get one step closer to a Christmas without Parkinson's.
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Want to know more about the types of research projects happening today at Parkinson's UK? Research we've funded has delivered groundbreaking discoveries, new treatments and better care.
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