Understanding pain in Parkinson’s
Many people with Parkinson’s experience ongoing pain. The reasons for this pain aren't fully understood. A PhD student wants to find out what might cause this pain.
60 people with Parkinson's living in the UK who:
• experience chronic pain (pain is present more days than not for at least 3 months)
• have been taking a stable dose of Parkinson's or pain medication for 28 days before starting the research
• and can access the internet
Unfortunately, people who are experiencing hallucinations or delusions are unable to take part.
A 15 minute screening call with the researcher.
Visiting the research site in London for 2 hours, where you’ll:
• Complete surveys about your pain
• Take part in sensory tests to measure your response to temperature, touch, pressure and vibration. You can stop the tests at any time.
For the following 2 weeks, you’ll be asked to:
• Use an app on a smartphone at home to complete 3 surveys every day
• The surveys will ask about your pain and take 5 minutes to complete
• The research team will help you to download the app, and smartphones can be loaned to those who need one
Some people will be invited to a follow up 2 hour lab visit.
Some people may also be invited to take part in a 45 minute interview about their responses to the daily surveys.
The interview can take place in person, online or over the phone.
Travel expenses and your time will be reimbursed.
For more information, please read the participant information sheet.
Interested in taking part?
To take part or if you have any questions, please contact Zara Rehman by email at [email protected].
The deadline for taking part in this research is 1 May 2026.
NIHR BRC
King’s College Hospital
Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom