Status:

RECRUITING

Neural Correlates of Impulsivity in Idiopathic REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the neural correlates (structural changes, functional connectivity, and structural connectivity of brain structures in prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia) of impulsivit...

Detailed Description

Background: Excessive impulsivity is an important non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD), especially for those on dopamine agonist treatment. Dopaminergic dysfunction has been highly correlated...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age-and sex-matched with the groups;
  • Being capable of giving informed consent for participation of the study;
  • Without a personal history or a family history of PD or RBD;
  • A total score on REM Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (RBDQ-HK) less than 19, which is the suggestive cut-off of a diagnosis of RBD;
  • Absence of self-report dream enactment behaviors and RSWA as measured by v-PSG

Exclusion

  • Having a history of ICD diagnosis or ICD symptom(s) assessed with Questionnaire for Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease-Rating Scale (QUIP-RS);
  • Presence of narcolepsy or other neurodegenerative diseases (except for PD group) that may give rise to RBD;
  • Presence of mood disorder which may have great impact on impulsivity;
  • A total score of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) ≤ 22 and the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) ≥ 1, indicating dementia;
  • Except for early medicated PD patients, if subjects from other groups who are on medication that may induce impulsivity, such as dopaminergic medication, will be excluded;
  • Contraindication to MRI (e.g., presence of implants or claustrophobia).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

96 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05353855

Start Date

January 1 2022

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

April 19 2024

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong