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Natural History Protocol for Movement Disorders

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · NCT05413291

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 2–100 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Observational
Target enrollment
4000
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
October 17, 2022
Record last updated
September 18, 2026

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What the study is about

Background

A movement disorder is a condition that causes a person s body to move in ways that are not normal. There are different types. Some disorders cause movements people can t control, such as tics or shaking. Some cause reduced or slow movements. Movement disorders can cause disability in people. Sometimes members of the same family will have the same disorder. Researchers want to learn more about how people develop these disorders. This research could lead to better treatments.

Objective

This natural history study will collect data on people with different types of movement disorders. It will also collect data on their family members. The data will support further research.

Eligibility

Children and adults aged 2 years and older who have a movement disorder. Family members of people with movement disorders are also needed.

Design

Participants will undergo screening. They will have a physical exam. Researchers will look at their existing medical images. Any photographs or videos of their movements will also be reviewed.

Most participants will come to the NIH clinic for only 1 visit. They will answer questions about their condition. They will have normal tests used to diagnose their condition. They may have blood tests and different types of imaging scans. They may have tests to see how well their nerves function. The tests used will depend on the type of disorder they have.

Family members will have some of the same tests as people with disorders.

Participants will not receive any new treatments.

Some participants may be asked to return for a follow-up visit.

Up to 4000 people may participate.

Conditions: Movement Disorder; Tremor; Parkinson's Disease

Eligibility criteria

Copied from the official record. The study team makes the final decision at screening.

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  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Male or female, aged 2 and above
  • Either one of these:
  • Have or suspected to have a diagnosis of a movement disorder.
  • Family member of someone who has or is suspected of having a diagnosis of a movement disorder.
  • Ability of subject or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

An individual who meets the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

-Being \< 2 years old.

Recruiting US locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, MD 20892

    Site contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR) · 800-411-1222 · ccopr@nih.gov

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Vivian S Koo · (301) 435-8518 · vivian.koo@nih.gov
  • Debra J Ehrlich, M.D. · (301) 443-7888 · debra.ehrlich@nih.gov
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