Understanding the Natural History of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

• Conditions: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT01674998
• Lead Sponsor: The Parkinson's Institute

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-07
• Status Verified: 2012-08
• Study First Submitted: 2012-08-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-08-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-08-27
• Study First Posted: 2012-08-29
• Last Update Posted: 2012-08-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

• Idiopathic REM sleep behavior

Exclusion Criteria

• Parkinson's disease
• Alzheimer's disease
• Multiple system atrophy
• Dementia
• Minors

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Parkinson's Institute; 🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California, United States