Parkinson's Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective is to assess a compact, portable, wireless movement disorder system with continuous monitoring capabilities to detect and quantify the severity of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Clinical history of levodopa-induced dyskinesia * 21 Years of age or older * Stage 2 - 4 OFF-medication on the Hoehn and Yahr scale
Exclusion criteria
* Dementia (determined by a neuropsychological assessment) * Severe tremor unaffected by levodopa
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correlation between motion sensor features and clinician-rated dyskinesia severity | All data will be collected within a single session not to exceed 3 hours | Motor function (movement speed and magnitude measured with a motion sensor) will be collected for a period of 2 hours after taking normally prescribed dose of levodopa. |
Countries
United States