Understanding Autonomic Function in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Parkinsonism and Controls
Data Collection
Collected at a single point in time - Cross-sectionalMental Disorders+3
+ Nervous System Diseases
+ Sleep Wake Disorders
Case-Only
Examining characteristics of individuals with a disease in order to identify genetic or environmental factors contributing to the condition.Summary
Study start date: July 1, 2012
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.The purpose of this research study is to determine if safe, simple and non-invasive tests such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), a smell test, or a blood test could be used to identify neurological disorders before typical symptoms occur. Researchers believe that early identification of these disorders could lead to treatments to prevent, delay, or slow the development of one of more of these diseases. Some people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) may go on to develop Parkinson's disease or another related neurological disorder, but many do not.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.15 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Case-only
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 21 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location