CompletedNot Applicable

Quantification of Beta Activity in Routine EEG Recordings in Parkinson's Disease Patients

27 participantsStarted 2014-03-17

Plain-language summary

The investigators are studying the relationship between a certain oscillatory brain rhythm (13-30 cycles/sec) that emerges prominently in patients with Parkinson's disease and symptoms of slowness of movement. The investigators are recruiting patients with a range of severity of Parkinson's disease symptoms to perform electroencephalography (EEG), in which the study team records brain waves using electrodes placed on the scalp, while patients sit at rest or perform certain hand tasks. The investigators will analyze the recorded brain waves to extract the brain rhythm of interest and relate it to motor symptom severity as well as study its behavior during rest and hand movement.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older who have had PD diagnosis for the following periods of time: Cohort A have had PD diagnosis for \<3 year, Cohort B have had PD diagnosis for between 5 and 10 years, and Cohort C have had PD diagnosis for \>10 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have a deep brain stimulator or other surgical treatment to control symptoms of PD * patients with a history of stroke or prior brain injury * Patients with familial PD or rapidly progressive disease will also be excluded.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Correlation between Beta Oscillation and Parkinson's Disease Severity

Timeframe: 40 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03103347

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-02-01

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