Detecting the Rest Tremor Associated With Parkinson's Disease Using Analysis of the Muscle Contractions Rhythmicity

Launched by HENRI MONDOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Aug 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how to better detect and understand resting tremors in patients with Parkinson's disease. Resting tremors are involuntary shaking movements that can happen when a person is not using their muscles. The researchers want to analyze muscle contractions in the arm to see if this can help differentiate Parkinson's-related tremors from those caused by other conditions, like cerebellar tremor. By looking at the patterns of these muscle contractions, the team hopes to improve the way we track the progression of Parkinson's disease.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be between the ages of 65 and 74 or between 35 and 524, and they should have a diagnosis of either Parkinson's disease or cerebellar tremor. Participants will undergo tests that involve recording muscle activity in the arm. However, there are some exclusions, such as recent treatments that may affect muscle function. Overall, this study aims to enhance our understanding of tremors, which could lead to better management of Parkinson's disease in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patient who performed surface EMG recordings of wrist flexor-pronators and extensor-supinators in Laboratories;
• • diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or cerebellar tremor.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Botulinium toxin injection in upper limb during a delay of 3 months before surface EMG recordings;
• • Levodopa drugs administrated during a delay of 12 hours before surface EMG recordings;
• • Tremor-favour drugs administrated during a delay of 30 days before surface EMG recordings;
• • Presence of an other neurologic disease or of any disease associated with motor disorders in upper limb.