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NCT Number: NCT02028858

Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease Tremor: A Natural History Study

This is a prospective, observational study designed to describe the effects of Cannabis on Parkinson's Disease tremor.

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Key information

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease Basal Ganglia Diseases Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Movement Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases Parkinson Disease Parkinsonian Disorders Synucleinopathies

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bastyr University

Kenmore, Washington, 98028, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Percent reduction in tremor as measured by Opal movement sensor

    Time frame: Upon enrollment, ongoing for 14 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bastyr University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Jan 7, 2014
Registry last updated
Jun 27, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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