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Ocular Microtremor in Parkinson's Disease.

Ocular Microtremor in Parkinson's Disease


Sponsor

Northumbria University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is an exploratory, observational study that will use a novel handheld device - The iTremor ONE, which has been developed to rapidly, non-invasively assess and evaluate OMT frequency. This device uses incident laser technology directed at the sclera. PwPD who meet the inclusion criteria will participate in a home-based assessment involving cognitive, motor (using the UPDRS-III) and OMT measures. With OMT as the primary outcome, assessment with the iTremor is incredibly quick, taking just three seconds to obtain a reading. PwPD will be assessed both 'off' and on their anti-parkinsonian medication. 'Off' is defined as a 12Hr overnight washout period where participants are tested in the morning prior to their first dose. PwPD will also be invited into the laboratory to perform extensive cognitive assessments along with an assessment of balance, gait, and turning using wearable sensors. 40 PwPD, 20 with suspected PD, and 40 age-matched healthy control participants will be recruited for assessment of OMT. Ten PwPD will complete a test-retest reliability assessment at the same approx. time, exactly one week after their initial visit.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study investigates whether tiny, involuntary eye movements called "ocular microtremors" can be used as a tool to help diagnose and monitor Parkinson's disease. This non-invasive eye test could potentially detect Parkinson's earlier or more accurately than current methods. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, or your doctor suspects you may have it - You are a healthy volunteer (for comparison) - You have no history of significant head trauma **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a psychiatric condition alongside Parkinson's - You have a history of head injury or an eye condition such as cataracts - You have been diagnosed with dementia or have significant memory and thinking problems (MoCA score below 21) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(2)

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust

North Shields, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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