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

N/ACompletedNCT02028858

Bastyr University11 enrolled

Overview

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

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Bastyr University

Kenmore, Washington, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Percent reduction in tremor as measured by Opal movement sensor

Time frame: Upon enrollment, ongoing for 14 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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