Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease Tremor: A Natural History Study
Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease Tremor: A Natural History Study
This is a prospective, observational study designed to describe the effects of Cannabis on
 Parkinson's Disease tremor.
Ten individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and tremor who use Cannabis were observed for
 two weeks. Individuals were asked to keep a journal of Cannabis use (form, delivery method,
 amount) and wear an accelerometer on the wrist with the dominant tremor. Analyses will be
 performed to describe whether Cannabis use affects PD tremor following use.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease

 -  Presence of PD-related tremor

 -  Currently using Cannabis for management of tremor

 -  Obtaining Cannabis in accordance with Washington State law

 -  Willing to log activities and experiences

 -  Willing to wear a motion sensor

 -  Able to attend 2 on-site visits

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Presence of active infection within 5 days prior to enrollment

 -  Presence of unusual stressor within 5 days prior to enrollment

 -  Pregnancy