Understanding how sensory feedback affects movement in Parkinson's disease
Impaired sensory filtering as a mechanism of Parkinson's disease
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-10918319
This study is looking at how problems with sensing and processing information might affect movement in people with Parkinson's disease, with the hope of finding better ways to help manage their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10918319 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of sensory feedback in Parkinson's disease (PD) and how its impairment may contribute to motor dysfunction. By examining the basal ganglia's involvement in filtering sensory information, the study aims to uncover the neural mechanisms behind abnormal motor commands in PD patients. The approach includes analyzing how sensory feedback is processed and its impact on movement, which could lead to improved treatment strategies and technologies for managing PD symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who experience motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, or tremors.
Not a fit: Patients with Parkinson's disease who do not exhibit significant motor symptoms or those with other neurological disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective therapies that alleviate motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on sensory feedback in Parkinson's disease is relatively novel, previous research has shown that understanding sensory processing can lead to advancements in treatment for various neurological conditions.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: IRWIN, ZACHARY THOMAS — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: IRWIN, ZACHARY THOMAS
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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