Parkinson's disease Nervous System Diseases Parkinson's disease
Conditions
Interventions
The Manus platform is a novel sensor system with automated mathematical methods, integrated with a digital pen, for differential diagnosis of PD that allows an objective assessment of handwriting. Th
Sponsors
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients that have been referred for possible Parkinson's disease to one of five NHS Healthcare Trusts in North East England 2. Healthy age-matched controls will be included to help assess specificity. These will be recruited from any spouses of patients who volunteer to be tested
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to give fully informed consent for any reason 2. Unable to hold the assessment pen for any reason 3. Significant cognitive impairment based on Montreal Cognitive Assessment score 4. Presence of a pacemaker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is anticipated that a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 80% can be obtained. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability of the Manus Platform to users. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed