Tracking Parkinson’s symptoms, medications, and menstruation

Researchers at University College Cork are aiming to use a smartphone app called, ‘My Moves Matter’ to investigate whether there is a link between the menstrual cycle, the effectiveness of Parkinson’s medication and fluctuations in Parkinson’s symptoms. 

Who

200 women with Parkinson’s
•   The researcher’s are interested in recruitment of all women at different hormonal stages of their life, i.e. menstruating, post-menopausal and pregnant

•   You can take part if you are based in the UK, Europe or the USA

What

•   Completing an online survey which will take 20 minutes to complete

•   Signing up to the My Moves Matter App and tracking your symptoms there for 4 months. At the end of 4 months, you will be asked to take another 20-minute survey

•   Surveys will include questions on your medications, Parkinson’s symptoms, and menstrual symptoms

For more information please read the participant information sheet or contact the study team at [email protected].

Interested in taking part?

To take part please complete the online survey

If you have any questions please contact the study team on [email protected].

The deadline for taking part in this research is 29 Jan 2025. 

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