Clinical Trials Network

HOPE IN MOTION – The Future of Movement Disorder Research

On 21 October 2025, the MDSANZ Clinical Trials Network (CTN) hosted a special public webinar showcasing the exciting work being done to advance research and treatment for movement disorders.

In this engaging session, our expert speakers took viewers behind the scenes of current and upcoming clinical trials, shared new developments in the field, and highlighted opportunities to bring research closer to patients and families across Australia and New Zealand.

Speakers and Topics

• Alex Lehn – The MDSANZ Clinical Trials Network: Updates on current and upcoming clinical trials
• Niamh Hennessy – TarGAITed Stimulation Trial: Stepping towards a non-invasive treatment for Parkinson’s disease walking impairments
• Lucy Vivash – Clinical trials for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
• Aishwarya Mary Johnson – Hitting Parkinson’s Where It Hurts: Two-Pronged Attack
• Richard Gordon – Understanding and targeting the gut microbiome in Parkinson’s disease

The recording of this webinar is now available below for patients, families, and anyone interested in learning more about how research is shaping the future of movement disorder care.