Dundee Research Interest Group

The Parkinson's UK Dundee Research Interest Group's (DRIG) online talk with Professor Camille Carroll, 'Revolutionising Clinical Trial Design in Parkinson’s: The EJS ACT-PD' took place on 6 November. If you were able to attend live, we hope you enjoyed it!

Recording link: If you missed the event, you can find the recording online here.

Brendan Hawdon, Chair of DRIG, opened the event, followed by Dr Esther Sammler and Professor Dario Alessi updating on research happening in Dundee. Professor Camille Carroll then spoke about the EJS ACT-PD trial, now recruiting across the UK, and answered audience questions. Finally, we heard from the Scotland NHS Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network Team about how to take part in the trial in Scotland, with their slides attached to this email in PDF format.

Useful links and further information

1. Read more about the EJS ACT-PD trial online here and on their website. 

2. EJS ACT-PD is recruiting across the UK, trial sites and contact details are listed online here.

3. Parkinson's UK and Cure Parkinson's have put together this FAQ document for people interested in learning more about the study (FAQ document also attached to this email).

4. Parkinson's research needs you! Enter your postcode to browse other research studies recruiting in your area and UK-wide from home on the Take Part Hub, and see the Parkinson's UK 'Get involved with Research' leaflet attached to this email, for more ways to stay up to date and get involved.

5. Finally, there is lots of in-person and online support to help you live well with Parkinson’s. Use the postcode search on the Parkinson's UK website to find your nearest local group, emotional and practical support, health and wellbeing services or social activities; or ring our free and confidential Helpline on 0808 800 0303. 

If you're based in Scotland and want to keep up to date with DRIG events and activities, please sign up for our mailing list online here.