Tremor Retrainer Software Application for Functional Tremor
United States20 participantsStarted 2024-01-17
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the Tremor Retrainer smartphone application and Simplified Functional Movement Disorder Rating Scale in patients with functional tremor. The main questions the study aims to answer are:
1. Is the Tremor Retrainer application usable for patients and are there signs that it can help functional tremor?
2. Can a televideo administration of the Simplified Functional Movement Disorder Rating Scale give enough information to use this scale via televideo in future studies?
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 10 years and older, any gender, any race
. Functional tremor as defined by Espay and Lang25, diagnosed by a movement disorders neurologist, involving at least 1 arm and ongoing at time of enrollment.
. Access to internet and a laptop or tablet with a videocamera.
. Informed consent obtained and signed
. Subject understands study procedures and is able to comply with study procedures for duration of study
Exclusion criteria
. Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or other disorders causing involuntary movements in addition to functional tremor
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
mHealth Application Usability Questionnaire
Timeframe: Study visit 3
2
Simplified Functional Movement Disorder Rating Scale