Understanding why we want you to be an MVP
At the Parkinson’s Australia National Conference 2025, experts like Dr Laurie Mischley shared how healthy lifestyles can make a real difference in managing Parkinson’s. Her work shows that eating fresh fruits and vegetables, staying socially connected, keeping active, and even taking certain nutritional supplements can help slow the progression of the condition.
The Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism Study (The MVP Study) is gathering data on these lifestyle choices, and although over 2,500 people from across the globe have already joined, we need more Australians to take part so we can better understand how these simple changes can impact our lives.
By participating in the MVP Study, you can help shape new ways to slow down Parkinson’s and improve quality of life. It’s easy to join – if you have Parkinson’s or a form of Parkinsonism, just visit the official MVP website, sign up with your email, and complete an online survey every six months over five years. Your contribution not only supports research but also offers hope to everyone living with Parkinson’s.
How to Participate
The study aims to identify lifestyle factors that influence Parkinson’s progression by collecting data from participants over time. People interested in enrolling in the Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism (MVP) Study can do so through the official MVP website https://mvp-study.com/
- Eligibility: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease or Parkinsonism (including Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Dementia with Lewy Bodies) can enrol.
- Online Access Required: Participants need an email address and basic computer literacy.
- Survey Participation: Enrolled individuals complete online surveys every six months for five years, tracking their health, diet, and lifestyle choices.
- Time Commitment: Each survey takes approximately 90 minutes, with reminders sent when deadlines approach.
The study does not provide direct medical care but aims to identify patterns in disease progression and highlight factors associated with better quality of life.
