Detection of objective internal tr… for Parkinson's (NCT06885541)
Measure internal tremor in Parkinsons
- Trial ID
- NCT06885541
- Official Title
- Detection of Internal Tremors by Oscillometry in Parkinson's Patient : a Pilot Study
- Goal
- Measure internal tremor in Parkinsons
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 60 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- Detection of objective internal tremors
Summary For Families
Researchers are trying to find and measure an "internal tremor" that people with Parkinson's sometimes feel, by seeing whether a rhythmic movement of about 3 to 4 times per second is present. They will place small motion sensors called accelerometers on participants to look for that rhythm and compare people with Parkinson's to healthy volunteers to confirm the finding is specific to Parkinson's. The study seeks adults 18 to 80, including people with idiopathic Parkinson's in an early to mid stage who can stand and walk without help, have normal thinking scores, and can be tested when their medication has worn off, plus age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers without gait problems or other tremor-causing conditions.
Locations
- Purpan Hospital, Toulouse, Occitanie, France
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Detection of objective internal tremors. Researchers are trying to find and measure an "internal tremor" that people with Parkinson's sometimes feel, by seeing whether a rhythmic movement of about 3 to 4 times per second is present. They will place small motion sensors called accelerometers on participants to look for that rhythm and compare people with Parkinson's to healthy volunteers to confirm the finding is specific to Parkinson's. The study seeks adults 18 to 80, including people with idiopathic Parkinson's in an early to mid stage who can stand and walk without help, have normal thinking scores, and can be tested when their medication has worn off, plus age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers without gait problems or other tremor-causing conditions.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 18 Years and 80 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- You are never charged a fee to join a legitimate clinical trial, and the study treatment and study-specific tests are provided by the trial sponsor at no charge. In the US, routine care you would receive anyway can still be billed to you or your insurance; coverage rules differ by country, and trials in the UK and Canada usually run through public health systems. Travel, parking, and time are real costs, and some trials reimburse them while others do not. Before enrolling, ask the study coordinator to explain in writing what is and is not covered.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 1 year and 3 months.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.