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Analysis of features of eye gaze useful in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease for people living in rural and remote communities. A comparative study between people with early to mid-stage Parkinson's disease and age-matched healthy volunteers.

Not Applicable
Conditions
Parkinson's disease
Neurological - Parkinson's disease
Registration Number
ACTRN12623000221651
Lead Sponsor
RMIT University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
260
Inclusion Criteria

1.People diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, as evidenced by Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) scores consistent with minimal to moderate disease
2.Healthy age-matched controls

Exclusion Criteria

For Parkinson''s disease participants - diagnosed with other neurodegenerative diseases or stroke; cognitive impairment as evidenced by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score less than 26/30

For healthy controls - diagnosis of any neurodegenerative disease or stroke

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of pupillary light reflex (hippus) using the commercial eye tracker (GP3-HD, Gazepoint Canada)[ Assessed after single eye gaze assessment session];Assessment of saccades using the commercial eye tracker (GP3-HD, Gazepoint Canada).[ Assessed after single eye gaze assessment session]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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