Parkinson Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
There is association between Hepatitis C and Parkinson's Disease as shown from previous studies. The clinical profile and natural history is not fully studied yet. We aim at studying the clinical characteristics of Parkinson's Disease in patients with hepatitis C infection.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Kasr El Aini Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patient with history of Parkinson's Disease and Hepatitis C infection.
Exclusion criteria
* Advanced liver cirrhosis. * Patients with hepatic failure. * Symptoms of Parkinson's plus syndrome.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Score of UPDRS | 2 years | Severity of Motor and non motor symptoms |
Contacts
Primary ContactShaimaa I. El-Jaafary, MD
Backup ContactHanan A. Amer, MD
Outcome results
None listed