Validation of computer-based saccade measures as a sensitive, reliable, and freely available biomarker for tracking subtle neurocognitive changes in Parkinson's disease

Date Added
March 28th, 2014
PRO Number
Pro00031260
Researcher
Travis Turner

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Keywords
Parkinsons
Summary

We will ask 80 patients with Parkinson's disease, representing the full spectrum of motor and cognitive symptoms, to participate. Participation will include measurement of eye movements using two methods: the new computer-based saccade battery and the best available video-based eye-tracking equipment. The evaluation will be repeated about 30 days later. Data will be analyzed to determine whether the computer-based tasks are reliable and able to provide the same quality of information as the gold standard in eye-tracking. A comparison sample of 80 healthy older adults will also complete the behavioral saccade tests in order to establish normative data that will enable application in clinical settings.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Travis Turner
619-788-3079
turnertr@musc.edu

Exploring the Interplay of Resiliency and Grit in Athlete Burnout and Injury Rates Among Adolescent Volleyball Players

Date Added
July 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00140770
Researcher
Kelsey Turner

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Keywords
Adolescents, Children's Health, Exercise, Pediatrics
Summary

This study aims to look at injury rates experienced during a club travel volleyball season as correlated with self reported scores on the GRIT scale, Brief Resiliency Scale (BRS), and Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) in male and female high school age volleyball players. The GRIT asks questions about passion and perseverance to achieve goals.
The BRS asks questions about resiliency after stress.
The ABQ asks questions to understand the determinants and consequences of athlete burnout. Completion of these surveys will take approximately 20 minutes.

Upon receiving and compiling all survey data, appropriate statistical analysis will be performed to assess for trends in the development of injuries and inform best practice on training.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stephanie McGowan
8437927356
mcgowan@musc.edu



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