Examining movement control in Parkinson's disease
Behavioural Study of Reaching Control in Healthy Volunteers and Volunteers With Parkinson Disease in Dynamical Context
This study looks at how people with Parkinson's disease control their movements and whether they can adjust them while moving, to better understand the challenges they face with slow movements.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Louvain-la-Neuve) |
| Trial ID | NCT05908266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) plan and adapt their movements, particularly focusing on the role of the basal ganglia in evaluating movement costs. The researchers aim to determine whether patients with PD can update their movement control during ongoing actions, which may reveal insights into the mechanisms behind bradykinesia. By assessing reaching movements, the study seeks to clarify the relationship between movement planning and the integrity of the basal ganglia in PD patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who can perform the required reaching tasks.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to perform the task due to severe motor or cognitive impairments will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of movement disorders in Parkinson's disease and lead to improved therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous research has indicated the importance of the basal ganglia in movement control, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to perform the task (assessed during the experiment) Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to perform the task (motor) or to understand the task requirements (cognitive)
Where this trial is running
Louvain-la-Neuve
- Université catholique de Louvain — Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: André Mouraux, PhD
- Email: andre.mouraux@uclouvain.be
- Phone: +32 2 764 54 47
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.