Assess online reaching motor control

Trial ID
NCT04616508
Official Title
Online Motor Control in People With Parkinson's Disease
Goal
Assess online reaching motor control
Phase
NA
Status
RECRUITING
Sponsor
University of Delaware
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100 participants
Conditions
Motor Control, Parkinson Disease
Interventions
motor control assessment

Plain-Language Summary

The team wants to understand how Parkinson's affects online motor control, meaning the ability to make real-time corrections during a reach, which helps explain everyday problems with reaching and handling objects. Participants do measured reaching tasks of about 20 cm while researchers record how quickly and accurately movements are adjusted; people with Parkinson's must stay on their usual dopaminergic or dopamine agonist medication, so the results reflect medicated performance rather than a drug change. Adults 18 to 85 with an MMSE of 26 or higher who can reach about 8 inches are eligible, the Parkinson's group must self-report idiopathic PD and be taking dopaminergic medication, and anyone with other neurological disorders or upper-arm musculoskeletal issues is excluded.

Locations

  • University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this trial testing?
This trial is studying motor control assessment. The team wants to understand how Parkinson's affects online motor control, meaning the ability to make real-time corrections during a reach, which helps explain everyday problems with reaching and handling objects. Participants do measured reaching tasks of about 20 cm while researchers record how quickly and accurately movements are adjusted; people with Parkinson's must stay on their usual dopaminergic or dopamine agonist medication, so the results reflect medicated performance rather than a drug change. Adults 18 to 85 with an MMSE of 26 or higher who can reach about 8 inches are eligible, the Parkinson's group must self-report idiopathic PD and be taking dopaminergic medication, and anyone with other neurological disorders or upper-arm musculoskeletal issues is excluded.
Who can participate?
Participants must be between 18 Years and 85 Years.
Where is this trial located?
This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
How long does the trial last?
This trial is estimated to last approximately 6 years.

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