Take part in research

• 60 people with Parkinson’s or Parkinson’s Dementia

•  70 people with Parkinson’s 

•  70 people without 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).

11,000 people without Parkinson's aged between 60 and 80

• 10 healthcare professionals who have at least 5 years experience of using technology in Parkinson’s healthcare

4,000 people diagnosed with Parkinson's who live in the UK.

• 900 people with Parkinson’s 

People living in the UK aged between 18-80 who have access to an iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet, and belong to any one of the following groups: 

•  300 people with Parkinson’s

•  300 people unaffected by any psychiatric or neurological condition

•  300 people with a history of anxiety or mood disorder but no diagnosis of a neurological condition

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.

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 unpaid carers of people with Parkinson’s who experience memory and thinking problems as a symptom of their Parkinson’s.

28 people with Parkinson’s and 28 people without Parkinson’s 

     •  aged between 18 and 80

     •  who live no more than 2 hours from Durham city

•  15 people with Parkinson’s who do not participate in any sport 

•  15 people with Parkinson’s who currently play any form of leisure sport (such as swimming or football)
 

• 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.

•  140 unpaid carers of people with Parkinson’s who have access to the internet and an email address
 

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

50 people with Parkinson’s:

•  who are experiencing anxiety or low mood

•  have a stable medication regime, with no changes anticipated in the next 12 weeks

•  who have not accessed psychotherapy such as CBT, counselling, or acceptance and commitment therapy in the past 12 months 

Unfortunately, those diagnosed with a mental health condition such as psychosis are unable to take part.