Please consider participating in one of our ongoing research studies.
We are currently recruiting participants to join any of the studies listed below-
Dance and Energy Expenditure among Adults with Parkinson’s
Researchers from Laboratory for the Scientific Study of Dance (LAB:SYNC) at Northeastern University’s Center for Cognitive & Brain Health are conducting a new research study in collaboration with Dance for PD® of Mark Morris Dance Group titled “Dance and Energy Expenditure among adults with Parkinson’s” funded by the National Institutes of Health.
We are looking for adults currently participating in dance classes that have been specifically designed for adults living with Parkinson’s, and care partners, to join our research study.
Eligibility
To participate in the study, one must be:
- currently taking dance classes in the Boston metropolitan area that have been specifically designed for adults living with Parkinson’s OR currently taking online Dance for PD® classes through the flagship Mark Morris Dance Group program while residing in the United States
- an adult with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s or a care partner
Enrollment Information
Find out more about this research study and enrollment eligibility: click here
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