Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
Patients with tremor may have varying degrees of tremor at different times. The amplitude and frequency of tremor may change. The investigators observational study is intended to document this tremor.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
Rambam Health Care Campus
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with tremor due to Parkinson's disease or Essential tremor
Exclusion criteria
* Severe dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum linear acceleration of the forearm. | Linear acceleration of the forearm will be measured for 15-60 minutes. | We will measure linear acceleration of the forearm in meter per second squared. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum angular velocity of the forearm. | Maximum angular velocity of the forearm will be measured for 15-60 minutes. | We will measure angular velocityof the forearm in degrees per second. |
Outcome results
None listed