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Using facial expression and speech to help identify Parkinson’s

Researchers test computer analysis of facial movements and speech as a way to distinguish Parkinson’s from similar conditions.

Learning by observing or collecting information · Study reference: NCT07392411

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Start (reported actual date)
2023-07-25
Main measurements finished (planned)
2026-12-31
Study finished (planned)
2026-12-31

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  • 2026-10-11 — recruiting

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Who can join?

Ages 15 years to 75 years · Also accepts healthy volunteers

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: all

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Inclusion Criteria for Parkinson's Disease (PD) Group: (1) Diagnostic Criteria: Meet the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease established by the Movement Disorder Society (MDS) in 2015. (2) Age Range: 18-75 years old. (3) Disease Severity: Early-stage PD: Hoehn-Yahr score ≤ 2.5 points. Mid-to-late-stage PD: Hoehn-Yahr score 2.5-5 points. (4) Consent for Data Collection: Willing to undergo facial expression video and speech audio recording. (5) Informed Consent: Signed informed consent form. 2. Inclusion Criteria for Parkinson's Plus Syndromes (MSA-P, PSP) Group: (1) Age Range: 18-75 years old. (2) Diagnostic Criteria: MSA patients must meet the diagnostic criteria established by the \[Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy, 2017\]. PSP patients must meet the diagnostic criteria established by the \[Chinese Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, 2016 Edition\]. (3) Consent for Data Collection: Willing to undergo facial expression video and speech audio recording. (4) Informed Consent: Signed informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of cerebrovascular disease, head trauma, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, or intracranial surgery. 2. Presence of metal implants, cardiac pacemakers, or other metallic foreign bodies (applies to PD patients). 3. Severe dyskinesia in PD patients that would compromise cooperation with video/audio recording. 4. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≤ 24 points.
Full study name & original research details

Official study title

Study on Artificial Intelligence-Based Facial and Speech-Related Patterns in Parkinson's Disease and Their Digital Biomarkers

Original description

This research employs AI to analyze facial expressions and speech patterns, aiming to develop new digital tools for diagnosing and differentiating Parkinson's disease and similar disorders.

Conditions reported: Parkinson's Disease; Progressive Supranuclear Palsy(PSP); Multiple System Atrophy; Healthy Control

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Study type
Observational
Interventions
video recording
Phases
Not reported
Sponsor
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Start date reported by registry
2023-07-25 (actual)

Registry updated: 2026-02-06 · Status last verified by the registry submitter: 2026-01

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Lingyan Ma, M.D. · +8613520873987 · Jennifer_MLY@163.com

Study locations

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首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Recruiting

Lingyan ma Jennifer, M.D. · 01059976611 · Jennifer_MLY@163.com

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