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

List of Studies


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

SyncAV Post-Market Trial Clinical Plan

Date Added
November 24th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00104639
Researcher
Michael Gold

List of Studies


Keywords
Heart
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a different way to program a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) through the use of software built into the CRT-D system. A CRT-D does not cure heart failure, but many people who receive a CRT device note that they feel better. The objective of the device programming required by the study is to see if it reduces the size of the heart and make the heart pump more effectively.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Deborah Everidge
843-792-2944
adamsde@musc.edu

The efficacy of the Smart Pass filter to Reduce the Risk for inappropriate subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks from myopotential interference

Date Added
January 23rd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00117025
Researcher
Michael Gold

List of Studies


Keywords
Heart
Summary

This study is enrolling participants who are already implanted with a S-ICD device (Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, which is a device designed to monitor heart rhythms and deliver a shock to the heart to stop life threatening heart rhythms), and are undergoing a routine outpatient clinic follow up appointment to have their S-ICD checked. The aim of the study is to see if a feature in the device can recognize muscle movement and differentiate movement from irregular heart signals. The study involves doing some simple arm exercises while collecting device data, both with this feature turn on and then with it turned off. Participants will be randomized to either have the feature turned on or off initially then it will be programmed the alternative way and the same exercise testing will be repeated. The study will involve just one visit.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Natalie Drain
843-876-5037
drain@musc.edu

A Comparison of the Physical Properties of Modern Electronic Pulp Testers and Their Potential Impact on Clinical Accuracy

Date Added
June 20th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00125760
Researcher
Stephen Williams

List of Studies

Keywords
Dental
Summary

Electronic pulp testing has been used in the diagnosis of tooth disease for more than half a century. The Vitality Scanner 2006 (Kerr Corporation, Brea CA, USA) has been the gold standard device in the USA, and unfortunately is no longer in production. The purpose of this study is to compare this older electronic pulp tester with a modern electronic pulp tester, the Digitest 3 Vitality Tester (Parkell Inc, Edgewood, NY, USA) in a laboratory and clinical setting.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stephen Williams
(505) 402-5808
skw207@musc.edu

Philips FAST picoSAT convenience sampling for SpO2 accuracy in neonate, infant, and pediatric patients

Date Added
March 19th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00129656
Researcher
Allison Whalen

List of Studies


Keywords
Children's Health
Summary

The primary purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the SpO2
accuracy of neonatal, infant, and pediatric Philips SpO2 sensors with the Philips
FAST Pulse Oximetry System. Accuracy will be evaluated against the gold
standard, SaO2 obtained from arterial blood samples and assessed by COOximetry.

Additionally, this study will be used to determine if skin pigmentation impacts
SpO2 accuracy and to identify the occurrence of occult hypoxemia, defined as an
SaO2 <88% with an SpO2 ≥92%, with consideration to skin pigmentation.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Layla Al Sarraf
8438765403
alsarraf@musc.edu



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