Target sleep: the role of sleep on motor memory consolidation in Parkinson's disease

This project signifies the sleep-motor interaction in Parkinson's disease (PD) by testing the effect of non-invasive sleep interventions on the retention of motor training effects. We investigate whether a post-training nap enhances the retention of a motor learning task as compared to wakefulness. We also explore to what degree sleep disturbances impact motor learning in PD. Together, this will inform rehabilitation programs so PD patients can maintain motor functioning for as long as possible.