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Title Observational Study In Parkinson’s Patient Volunteers To Characterize Digital Signatures Associated With Motor Portion Of The Updrs, Daily Living Activities And Speech
Therapeutic Area Parkinson's Disease
Principal Investigator Bryan Ho, MD
Min Age 30 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Gender Both
Contact Lindsey Soll
617-636-7620
lsoll@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Overview

This study is looking at how sensor, audio, and video recordings can be used to identify unique characteristics that can be compared and monitored in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Study Details

Inclusion Criteria

  • Clinically diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
  • Are responding to levodopa therapy
  • Can distinguish between your “ON” and “OFF” states

Exclusion Criteria

  • Subjects with cardiac pacemakers, electronic pumps or any other implanted medical devices, including deep brain stimulation devices.
  • Allergy to adhesives or silicone
  • Unstable medical condition

Study Requirements

Volunteers will undergo 2 sessions of clinical testing. Each session is about 1.5 - 2 hours long. The 2 sessions may be completed in one visit or two visits in a two week period. You will be asked to perform a number of motor tasks while being monitored by sensors as well as audio and video recordings. The motor tasks include the UPDRS motor exam as well as activities of daily living such as tying a shoe, reading and writing.

Number of research visits: 2 sessions

Length of participation: Participation may take about 4-6 hours to complete both sessions

Assessments: UPDRS motor exam