Detect internal tremors using oscillometry

Trial ID
NCT06885541
Official Title
Detection of Internal Tremors by Oscillometry in Parkinson's Patient : a Pilot Study
Goal
Detect internal tremors using oscillometry
Phase
NA
Status
RECRUITING
Sponsor
University Hospital, Toulouse
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60 participants
Conditions
Parkinson Disease
Interventions
Detection of objective internal tremors

Plain-Language Summary

The goal is to find an objective way to detect "internal tremors," the shaking sensations some people with Parkinson's feel even when no visible tremor appears. The team uses oscillometry, basically wearable accelerometers, to record tiny internal vibrations while people are in the OFF medication state so the signals are measured without the immediate effects of levodopa; the test only records data, it does not change your treatment. This is a pilot comparison with age and sex matched healthy volunteers to see if the device can reliably pick up those hidden tremors. Adults 18 to 80 with idiopathic Parkinson's, a Mini Mental State score of 25 or higher, Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or less when OFF, and who can stand and walk unaided are eligible, while people with DBS, pump therapies, major gait or neurological problems, or certain tremor-causing conditions are excluded.

Locations

  • Purpan Hospital, Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this trial testing?
This trial is studying Detection of objective internal tremors. The goal is to find an objective way to detect "internal tremors," the shaking sensations some people with Parkinson's feel even when no visible tremor appears. The team uses oscillometry, basically wearable accelerometers, to record tiny internal vibrations while people are in the OFF medication state so the signals are measured without the immediate effects of levodopa; the test only records data, it does not change your treatment. This is a pilot comparison with age and sex matched healthy volunteers to see if the device can reliably pick up those hidden tremors. Adults 18 to 80 with idiopathic Parkinson's, a Mini Mental State score of 25 or higher, Hoehn and Yahr stage 3 or less when OFF, and who can stand and walk unaided are eligible, while people with DBS, pump therapies, major gait or neurological problems, or certain tremor-causing conditions are excluded.
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?
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 1 year and 3 months.

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