Long-Term Observational Study on Effectiveness and Safety of Lecigon in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's...
Advanced Parkinson DiseaseThis observational study is designed to collect data on the use of the drug Lecigon® in daily clinical practice. The study is organised and funded by a pharmaceutical company called Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Britannia). Lecigon® is prescribed by physicians in advanced Parkinson's disease when patients suffer from uncontrollable fluctuations in mobility, so-called motor fluctuations, which cannot be adjusted well with oral treatment, i.e. medication for swallowing. In this study, data on the effect and possible side effects from everyday treatment with Lecigon® will be collected and scientifically evaluated. The study is intended to supplement the results of previous clinical studies with clinical data in routine medical care, collected from approximately 300 patients.
Health Indicators and Patient Reported Outcomes. Identification of Significative Items Aimed at...
Parkinson DiseaseDiabetes Mellitus3 moreThe objective of this study is to identify key indicators in the follow-up of subjects with different pathologies related to both the person's environment, as well as the perception of their health and general quality of life and related to their disease. To this end, a cross-sectional observational study of qualitative data collection through questionnaires, mostly validated, has been proposed to try to identify these indicators. Based on these questionnaires, the specific objectives of this study are as follows: Unify questionnaires Assess data quality Identify key indicators, through a factor analysis Design a second reduced version of the questionnaires collecting the key indicators and eliminating those items that are exclusive to each other. In order to identify the key indicators, it will be necessary to measure at least 30 subjects from each pathological group, as well as a cohort of at least 100 subjects without pathologies in order to validate and contrast the results. The subjects will be recruited through the own databases of participants in previous trials of the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia, who have given written consent to be contacted in order to request their participation in any other study where their profile may fit. They will also be recruited and contacted through the collaborating associations (Parkinson Valencia Association, Valencian Diabetes Association, Consorci Hospital General Universitari de València, Arnau de Vilanova Valencia Hospital). The surveys will be included in an online platform specialized in the realization of questionnaires. This data will be exported for further storage, management and analysis. All information will be anonymized for processing and analysis, and may be used under the terms and conditions dictated by the current legal framework. To participate in the study, participants must accept the terms and conditions included in the first page of the survey embedded in the online platform, where the aspects related to the study methodology and the use of them data are exposed. The statistical analysis will treat the data provided by the variables and how they are related to each other, testing differences according to the characteristics of the patient and clinical indicators. For that, non-parametric techniques such as the χ² test, the Kruskal-Wallis test and cluster analysis will be used.
A Novel Measurement Concept to Objectively Quantify Severity of Vocal and Speech Related Symptoms...
Parkinson DiseaseThe aim of this research program is to develop and validate a smartphone app-based digital measurement concept that: Objectively quantifies the severity of Parkinson's Disease (PD) related vocal and speech symptoms; Accurately and sensitively identifies vocal and speech abnormalities associated with the prodromal stage of PD.
Parkinson's Families Project
Parkinson's DiseaseParkinsonismOne person in every 500 has Parkinson's and around 127,000 people are living with the condition in the UK. The aim of the study is to identify new genes that predispose or cause Parkinson's Disease or Parkinsonism. There is a pressing need to study the genetic makeup of family members both with and without Parkinson's. As families share a common genetic background, it is easier to find new Parkinson's genes by studying the genetic makeup of people with Parkinson's alongside other members of their families. We are particularly interested in studying the genetic makeup of two groups of people: those who developed Parkinson's before the age of 45; and those who have a family history of other relatives affected by Parkinson's. By identifying genetic factors that cause Parkinson's, we hope to understand more about the condition. Doing so will lead to the development of better diagnosis, improved disease models, and we hope in time, to the development of better treatment.
BEAM: Brain-Eye Amyloid Memory Study
Alzheimer's DiseaseMild Cognitive Impairment3 moreThe main objectives for this study are: To investigate novel, non-invasive ocular measurements including optical coherence tomography and eye tracking in a cross-sectional study of participants with various neurodegenerative dementias against standard cognitive assessments and brain imaging measures; and To assess the potential utility of ocular assessments for early detection in the pre-dementia, i.e. the so-called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) stage, across the common neurodegenerative dementia syndromes and, Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) due to small vessel disease (SVD). To determine the prevalence and relevance of amyloid uptake on PET scanning across the dementias most commonly associated with amyloidosis. Specifically we aim to examine correlations with amyloid uptake status in patients symptomatic from the most common proteinopathies (ie amyloid, tau, synuclein) combined in varying degrees with the most common vasculopathies (ie small vessel disease) using multimodal structural and functional imaging, cognitive behavioral, and gait and balance measures, taking into account genetic risk markers (particularly apolipoprotein E genotypes) and fluid biomarkers ( eg cytokines, oxidative stress, lipidomics).
Biomarkers of Synaptic Damage in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple SclerosisParkinson Disease2 moreA prospective and retrospective cohort study of about five years will be performed on blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples taken for diagnostic reasons from recruited patients within the Neuromed Neurology Unit. Subjects with other chronic neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), and healthy subjects subjected to blood sampling and / or lumbar puncture for clinical reasons will be recruited As control groups.
Satisfaction Survey on PINS Stimulator System for Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's DiseaseThis study will be done because the investigators would like to evaluate product satisfaction of two PINS products (product A, product B) that are to evaluate the effectiveness of rechargeable and non-rechargeable Deep Brain Stimulation (at baseline visit and at follow-up visit) and by evaluating their responses to the product satisfaction survey that will be given to them by a study coordinator.
Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism (MVP)
Parkinson's DiseaseParkinsonism7 moreWe are trying to identify factors associated with improved quality of life and fewer PD symptoms. We are attempting to identify practices, beliefs, and therapies used by individuals who report excellent quality of life, few PD symptoms, and reduced rates of progression. After agreeing to participate, we will ask participants to fill our questionnaires about their experience with PD, their health in general, along with their food intake every six months for five years.
Chinese EOPD Registry
Parkinson DiseaseThe purpose of the Chinese Early-onst Parkinson's disease Registry (CEOPDR) is to develop a database of persons with early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) in China.
Chinese FPD Registry
Parkinson DiseaseThe purpose of the Chinese Familial Parkinson's disease Registry (CFPDR) is to develop a database of patients with familial Parkinson's disease (PD) in China.