IRB Number
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# 21779
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| Description |
People with restless leg syndrome (RLS) and
their spouses/ significant others are wanted to participate in a clinical
research study to possibly improve diagnosis of the disease and gain insight
into the impact RLS has on an individual’s quality of life. |
| What is expected of me? |
You will be asked to have a blood
sample collected for specific markers related to RLS, an eyeblink test,
complete several questionnaires and MRI scan. |
| Inclusion Criteria |
Inclusion: Male or female; ≥ 18 years of age; 8th grade reading level. RLS
Patient inclusion: confirmed diagnosis of restless leg syndrome and
receiving treatment. Score on the IRLSS of >18
Control inclusion: must be someone who lives with the individual as a
spouse or significant other. |
| Exclusion Criteria |
Exclusion: if patient does not have a confirmed diagnosis of RLS, unable
to return for visits, unable to sign a consent; MRI exclusion only:
claustrophobic, a heart pacemaker, a metal plate, and certain types of
heart valves or brain aneurysm clips, or has worked with the process of
grinding or welding metal. (these would exclude on the MRI, but not the
eyeblink or blood analyses.) Control exclusion: unable to sign informed
consent; has significant neurological disease. MRI exclusion: is same as
above. |
| Length of Study |
Approximately 2 1/2 Weeks |
| Study Location |
GCRC at Penn State Milton S. Hershey
Medical Center |
| Investigator Information |
James Connor, Ph.D. |
| To obtain more information about this study please contact: |
Deborah Hoffman Phone: (717) 531-0003 ext. 283063
email: dlhoffman@hmc.psu.edu |
