The goal of this observational cohort studyis to establish a high-quality clinical cohort of Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) patients in Shanghai, in order to improve early diagnosis, precise subtyping, disease monitoring, and to provide a resource for translational research and novel therapy development. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can multimodal data (clinical, imaging, electrophysiology, biospecimens, and genetics) help identify early biomarkers for PD and MSA? * Can precise subtyping and long-term monitoring predict disease progression and therapeutic response? Researchers will compare 600 PD patients and 100 MSA patients to evaluate differences in clinical features, biomarkers, imaging, and prognosis. Participants will: * Provide informed consent and complete baseline demographic and medical history collection. * Undergo standardized clinical evaluations, including motor and non-motor symptom scales, cognitive and quality-of-life assessments. * Provide biological samples (blood, saliva, optional CSF). * Receive brain imaging (MRI, optional PET/SPECT) and electrophysiological recordings (EEG, fNIRS). * Participate in longitudinal follow-up visits every 6 months for repeat assessments. This study will create a sustainable, multicenter, and sharable cohort platform to support early identification, personalized intervention, and therapeutic development for neurodegenerative diseases
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
700
Department of neurology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
RECRUITINGChange from baseline in motor symptom severity assessed by MDS-UPDRS Part III
Motor symptom severity will be assessed using the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III (MDS-UPDRS Part III; range 0-132, higher scores indicate worse motor impairment). The primary outcome is the change from baseline score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Hoehn & Yahr stage
Disease severity will be assessed using the Hoehn \& Yahr staging scale, which classifies Parkinson's disease severity on a scale from Stage 1 to Stage 5, with higher stages indicating more advanced disease. The secondary outcome is the change in Hoehn \& Yahr stage from baseline.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain severity score
Pain severity will be assessed using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain severity subscale, with scores ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate more severe pain. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in BPI pain severity score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaire-Hong Kong (RBDQ-HK) score
REM sleep behavior disorder symptoms will be assessed using the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaire-Hong Kong (RBDQ-HK), with total scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate more severe RBD symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in RBDQ-HK score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSS) score
Restless legs syndrome symptom severity will be assessed using the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSS), with scores ranging from 0 to 40. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in IRLSS score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) score
Olfactory function will be assessed using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT), with scores ranging from 0 to 40. Lower scores indicate worse olfactory function. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in UPSIT score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease-Autonomic (SCOPA-AUT) score
Autonomic dysfunction will be assessed using the Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease-Autonomic (SCOPA-AUT), with total scores ranging from 0 to 69. Higher scores indicate more severe autonomic dysfunction. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in SCOPA-AUT score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score
Daytime sleepiness will be assessed using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), with scores ranging from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater daytime sleepiness. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in ESS score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score
Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), with total scores ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate poorer sleep quality. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in PSQI score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) score
Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA), with total scores ranging from 0 to 56. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in HAMA score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 (HAMD-17) score
Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17), with total scores ranging from 0 to 52. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in HAMD-17 score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) total score
Non-motor symptom burden will be assessed using the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS), with total scores ranging from 0 to 360. Higher scores indicate greater severity of non-motor symptoms. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in NMSS total score
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
Change from baseline in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score
Cognitive function will be assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), with scores ranging from 0 to 30. Lower scores indicate worse cognitive performance. The secondary outcome is the change from baseline in MoCA score.
Time frame: From baseline through 6-month and 12-month follow-up assessments
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