AI-Enhanced Optimization of Acute Levodopa Challenge Test

April 22, 2025 updated by: Beijing Tiantan Hospital

Clinical Research on Optimization of Acute Levodopa Challenge Test and Exploration of New Motor Paradigm Based on the Integration of Perception Technology and Artificial Intelligence

A quantitative evaluation method was developed for Parkinson's disease and other atypical parkinonism by integrating an innovative motor paradigm with perception technologies and artificial intelligence. Combined with traditional motor paradigms and the acute levodopa challenge test, this study aims to identify diagnostic cut-off values for PD and other atypical parkinonism, explore digital biomarkers for early and differential diagnosis, and establish a corresponding diagnostic model.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

2000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

      • Beijing, China, 100070
        • Recruiting
        • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Affiliated to Capital Medical University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

In this study, participants are recruited from the multicenters across China. Participants are enrolled through outpatient assessment and screening.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Parkinson's disease (PD) group: 1. Patients with confirmed Parkinson's disease diagnosed based on the 2015 International Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Parkinson's Disease Diagnostic Criteria; 2. Patients with early-stage PD meet the Hoehn-Yahr score ≤ 2.5 points, and patients with intermediate and advanced PD meet the Hoehn-Yahr score of 2.5-5 points; 3. Subjects are 50-75 years old (including boundary values), gender is not limited; 4. Agree to undergo study-related examination evaluation and sign informed consent.
  2. Multiple system atrophy (MSA) group : 1. Patients with confirmed or probable MSA diagnosed based on the diagnostic criteria for MSA published by the International Movement Disorder Society (MDS) in 2022 ;2. Subjects are 50-75 years old (including boundary values), gender is not limited; 3. Agree to undergo study-related examination evaluation and sign informed consent.
  3. Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) group: 1. Patients with confirmed or probable PSP diagnosed based on the diagnostic criteria of the 2017 International Movement Disorder Association PSP Collaborative Group; 2. Subjects are 50-75 years old (including boundary values), gender is not limited; 3. Agree to undergo study-related examination evaluation and sign informed consent.
  4. Vascular parkinsonism (VP) group: 1. In line with the diagnostic recommendations of vascular parkinsonism in accordance with the 2004 International Association for Movement Disorders and the 2017 Chinese expert consensus; 2. Subjects are 50-75 years old (including boundary values), gender is not limited; 3. Agree to undergo study-related examination evaluation and sign informed consent.
  5. Drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) group: 1. Parkinsonism; 2. Drug history, the appearance of symptoms is related to specific drugs; 3. Symptoms are reversible, and the symptoms are reduced or disappeared when the corresponding drugs are reduced; 4. Rule out other causes; 5. Subjects are 50-75 years old (including boundary values), gender is not limited; 6. Agree to undergo study-related examination evaluation and sign informed consent.
  6. Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) group: 1. Diagnosis of probable or probable CBD based on the 2019 Chinese diagnostic criteria for corticobasal degeneration; 2. Subjects are 50-75 years old (including boundary values), gender is not limited; 3. Agree to undergo study-related examination evaluation and sign informed consent.
  7. Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Group: 1. Diagnosed as probable or possible DLB based on the 2017 international DLB diagnostic criteria and the 2021 Chinese DLB diagnostic criteria. 2. Exhibits symptoms of Parkinsonism. 3. Subjects are aged 50-75 years (inclusive), with no gender restriction. 4. Agree to undergo study-related assessments and evaluations and signs the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Cognitive dysfunction, unable to complete the study (MMSE < 23)
  2. Inability to tolerate levodopa shock test
  3. Patients with failure of important organs (heart, lung, liver, kidney, etc.), malignant tumors, unstable conditions and other serious internal diseases
  4. Those with serious behavioral problems or mental disorders
  5. Inability to sign informed consent
  6. Other conditions that are considered unsuitable by the investigator to participate in this study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Parkinson's disease (PD) group:
Patients with confirmed Parkinson's disease diagnosed based on the 2015 International Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Parkinson's Disease Diagnostic Criteria.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) group
Patients with confirmed or probable MSA diagnosed based on the diagnostic criteria for MSA published by the International Movement Disorder Society (MDS) in 2022.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) group
Patients with confirmed or probable PSP diagnosed based on the diagnostic criteria of the 2017 International Movement Disorder Association PSP Collaborative Group.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.
Vascular parkinsonism (VP) group
In line with the diagnostic recommendations of vascular parkinsonism in accordance with the 2004 International Association for Movement Disorders and the 2017 Chinese expert consensus.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.
Drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) group
Parkinsonism.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) group
Diagnosis of probable or probable CBD based on the 2019 Chinese diagnostic criteria for corticobasal degeneration.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.
Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Group
Diagnosed as probable or possible DLB based on the 2017 international DLB diagnostic criteria and the 2021 Chinese DLB diagnostic criteria.
The patient's motor symptoms were recorded via video for assessment purposes.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Accuracy
Time Frame: baseline
Using quantitative assessment methods, conduct exploratory research on new methods for early diagnosis.The test correctly identified the total proportion of individuals with and without the disease.
baseline
Diagnostic Odds Ratio
Time Frame: baseline
Using quantitative assessment methods, conduct exploratory research on new methods for early diagnosis.The ratio of positive likelihood ratio to negative likelihood ratio reflects the diagnostic efficiency of the test.
baseline
Specificity
Time Frame: baseline
Using quantitative assessment methods, conduct exploratory research on new methods for early diagnosis.The proportion of healthy people without a certain disease correctly identified by a diagnostic test. High specificity means that the test rarely misdiagnoses healthy people as disease patients (i.e., low false positive rate).
baseline
Negative Predictive Value
Time Frame: baseline
Using quantitative assessment methods, conduct exploratory research on new methods for early diagnosis.Among all individuals who tested negative, the proportion who were truly free of the disease.
baseline
Sensitivity
Time Frame: baseline
Using quantitative assessment methods, conduct exploratory research on new methods for early diagnosis.The proportion of patients with a disease correctly identified by a diagnostic test. High sensitivity means that the test rarely misses cases of disease (i.e., low false negative rate).
baseline
Positive Predictive Value
Time Frame: baseline
Using quantitative assessment methods, conduct exploratory research on new methods for early diagnosis.Of all the individuals who tested positive, the proportion who actually had the disease.
baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Negative Predictive Value
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.Among all individuals who test negative, the proportion who are truly free of the disease.
baseline
root mean square error
Time Frame: baseline
Quantify the magnitude of the prediction error
baseline
Correlation Coefficient
Time Frame: baseline
Strength of the linear relationship between reflection and true results
baseline
Specificity
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.Diagnostic tests correctly identify the proportion of healthy people who do not have a disease.
baseline
Sensitivity
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.Refers to the proportion of patients with a disease that a diagnostic test correctly identifies.
baseline
Positive Predictive Value
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.Of all the individuals who tested positive, the proportion who actually had the disease
baseline
Coefficient of Determination
Time Frame: baseline
The proportion of variation that reflects the interpretation of the results
baseline
Diagnostic Odds Ratio
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.The ratio of positive likelihood ratio to negative likelihood ratio reflects the diagnostic efficiency of the test.
baseline
Accuracy
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.The total proportion of individuals with and without the disease correctly identified by the test
baseline
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient
Time Frame: baseline
Conduct differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes.Consistency and reliability of evaluation results
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 28, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 22, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 22, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

April 29, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 29, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 22, 2025

Last Verified

April 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be publicly available, but can be shared with collaborators under specific agreements.

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP
  • ICF
  • ANALYTIC_CODE
  • CSR

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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