Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease Tremor: A Natural History Study
Completed
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT02028858
- Lead Sponsor
- Bastyr University
- Brief Summary
This is a prospective, observational study designed to describe the effects of Cannabis on Parkinson's Disease tremor.
- Detailed Description
Ten individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and tremor who use Cannabis were observed for two weeks. Individuals were asked to keep a journal of Cannabis use (form, delivery method, amount) and wear an accelerometer on the wrist with the dominant tremor. Analyses will be performed to describe whether Cannabis use affects PD tremor following use.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 11
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
- Presence of PD-related tremor
- Currently using Cannabis for management of tremor
- Obtaining Cannabis in accordance with Washington State law
- Willing to log activities and experiences
- Willing to wear a motion sensor
- Able to attend 2 on-site visits
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of active infection within 5 days prior to enrollment
- Presence of unusual stressor within 5 days prior to enrollment
- Pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent reduction in tremor as measured by Opal movement sensor Upon enrollment, ongoing for 14 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Bastyr University
🇺🇸Kenmore, Washington, United States