Research Studies
Technology for Swallowing Exercises in Parkinson’s Disease: A Usability Study
This is a usability study, aiming to test a non-invasive technology that is designed to help with swallowing therapy. The main objective of this study is to gain insights into
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Dysphagia: The Experience of People with Parkinson’s Disease
In this study, we aim to understand the lived experience of people with Parkinson’s Disease with swallowing difficulty and swallowing therapy. We also plan to understand their perspective on using
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Examining the contribution of executive function to motor imagery ability in people with Parkinson’s Disease
The aim of this study is to examine how different thinking skills contribute to the ability to imagine movements in Parkinson’s Disease and people over 50. The information will help
Parkinson Research Study
This research aims to determine if muscle activity can be used to detect/diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier & track its progression better. Overall, this project may contribute to the development of
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Parkinson’s Disease in nursing home residents: cognition, physical function, and comorbidities
The University of Alberta is looking for volunteers to participate in a research study to learn more about the lived experiences of people with Parkinson disease (PD) or their spouses/caregivers
Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial (SPARX3)
The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry are seeking volunteers to participate in a research study to learn more about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with
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Double-Duty Caregivers: How have they been affected by COVID-19? Exploring the Support Needs of Healthcare Providers who are also Family Caregivers
The objective of this study is to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and double-duty caregiving has impacted caregiving and work experiences. Double-duty caregivers are health care providers who are also
Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI)
Open to: People with Parkinson’s and Healthy Controls Calgary Parkinson Research Initiative (CaPRI) is an observational study being conducted at the University of Calgary. The purpose of this study is
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Understanding Pain in Parkinson’s Disease
People with Parkinson’s
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