Recognising emotion through body language - take part in research

A Master's student at Durham University is investigating whether people with Parkinson’s or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy find it difficult to read and recognise emotion based on bodily movements. This will help researchers understand how people with these conditions recognise emotions and could support improved diagnosis. Who do the researchers need? 99 people between the ages of 55 and 85 33 people with Parkinson’s 33 people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 33 people without either of these conditions With access to a computer or laptop What is involved? Taking part in an emotion recognition task on a computer or laptop Completing 2 online surveys about your mental and physical health The task and surveys will take 30 minutes to complete People with Parkinson’s or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy will also complete a 10 minute survey about how your condition affects your everyday life For more information, please read the participant information sheet Interested in taking part? To take part please contact Tia Gandhi by email at tia.gandhi@durham.ac.uk The deadline for taking part is 17 August 2025.