Motion Perception in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

In brief

Is the ability to perceive motion altered by diabetes? The investigators are measuring motion perception using a technique called vestibular thresholds. Subjects will undergo 3 hours of testing in which they sit in a chair that makes small movements and report their perception of motion. The investigators are currently looking for individuals who have had type 2 diabetes for at least 10 years.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03380832

Run by

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

People needed

16

Starts

2017-08-01

Expected to finish

2019-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Type 2 diabetes for at least 10 years
• Under 250 pounds

You may not qualify if…

• Medications not to be used include: Ambien (Zolpidem), Antivert, Bonine (Meclizine), Ativan (Lorazepam), Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Dalmane (Flurazepam), Dramamine, Doral (Quazepam), Fiorinal, Fiorcet (Butalbital), Halcion (Triazolam), Klonopin (Clonazepam), Librium, Librax (Chlordiazepoxide), Nembutal (Pentobarbital), Phenergan (Promethazine), Placidyl (Ethchlorvynol), Prosom (Estazolam), Restoril (Temazepam), Seconal (Secobarbital), Serax (Oxazepam), Transderm Scopes Patch, Vontrol (Diphenidol), Xanax (Alprazolam).
• Individuals meeting the following criteria will be excluded: a) a history of head trauma, b) posterior fossa pathology, c) a well-defined otologic diagnosis (e.g., Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's disease, superior canal dehiscence, etc., unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction) d) a recent history of seizures e) any other major neurologic (e.g., Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, dementia, epilepsy, cerebellar ataxia, stroke, recent concussion, etc.) disorder, f) any major psychiatric (e.g., panic disorder, psychosis, etc.) disorder, and g) any other severe health problem (heart disease, pulmonary disease, cancer, etc.).
• Due to nauseogenic nature of some motions and to protect fetus and mother, pregnant women will also be excluded from this study.

Where it is running

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)

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