Take part in research

15 healthcare professionals who work with people with Parkinson’s in the UK 

17,000 people without Parkinson's aged between 60 and 80

10 healthcare professionals who:

• have experience of working in hospitals 

• and awareness of time critical medication for Parkinson’s 

6,800 people with Parkinson's who live in the UK and are aged between 18 to 90 years old. 

The research team is currently prioritising people between the ages of 35 and 75 who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last 7 years, to be screened to take part in the ASPro-PD research study.

• 33 people with Parkinson’s 

• 33 people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 

• 33 people without either of these conditions 

The student is looking for people aged between 55 and 85 who have access to a computer or laptop. 

350 people with Parkinson’s 

• who are taking Parkinson’s medication

• have recently attended a hospital visit or have a visit planned in the near future

• 100 people with Parkinson’s 

• 10 people with Parkinson’s dementia who are experiencing hearing loss

• 10 people with Dementia with Lewy Bodies who are experiencing hearing loss

• 10 unpaid carers for people with Parkinson’s dementia or Dementia with Lewy Bodies who are experiencing hearing loss

Everyone taking part must have access to a device that connects to the internet at home such as a computer, smartphone or tablet.

12 people with Parkinson’s in the UK who:

• have received 4 or more sessions of mental health support in the last 5 years through a non-Parkinson’s specialist, such as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

•  accessed this mental health support after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s for at least 1 year

Unfortunately, those who are receiving ongoing mental health support are unable to take part. 

320 people with Parkinson’s.

Unfortunately, those diagnosed with any other neurological conditions such as dementia or severe mental health issues such as depression are unable to take part.

600 people with Parkinson’s who:

•  Live in the UK or the US

•  Were diagnosed in 2020 or earlier

•  Experience movement  symptoms 

•  And currently take levodopa (eg Sinemet or Madopar) or another dopamine replacement drug

Unfortunately, people who have already had an advanced therapy to treat their Parkinson’s, such as DBS, focused ultrasound or an infusion pump, are unable to take part.

•  60 people without Parkinson’s 

•  The researchers have completed recruitment for people with Parkinson’s

To take part, you need access to a computer or laptop. Tablets (such as an iPad) can be used if connected to a keyboard (e.g., via Bluetooth).

• People with Parkinson’s 

• Supporters of people with Parkinson's 

People with Parkinson's, Parkinson’s with Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia living in Scotland