Handwriting Analysis in Movement Disorders.

Sponsor
Western University, Canada
Study ID
NCT06436287
Status
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Conditions

  • Movement Disorders

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that cause problems with movement, either in the form of excessive, reduced, or slow movements. Some commonly known movement disorders include Parkinson disease, dystonia, ataxia, and Tourette syndrome. Multiple movement disorders have unique handwriting characteristics that can be measured using an inkless pen and a digitalized tablet. Handwriting is a complex skill that requires a combination of cognition, motor planning, and visuomotor integration. Handwriting deteriorates in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. This study aims to discern variations in the kinematics (movement patterns) involved in handwriting between individuals with movement disorders and healthy controls. Participants will be invited to carry out a series of handwriting tasks. The pen motions will be captured using an inkless pen and a digitizing tablet linked to a laptop. The entire set of tasks is designed to be completed within 30 minutes. The data will then be collected, processed, and analyzed utilizing a handwriting analysis software.

Key Dates

First listed
May 31, 2024
Start date
Jan 31, 2025
Status verified
Jan 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2029
Completion
Jul 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Cases
    Diagnosed with a movement disorder
  • Arm: Control
    Healthy controls

Primary Outcome Measure

Primary handwriting kinematic parameter (velocity) [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]

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