Study Title: Further Development and Validation of the Cerebellar Neuropsychiatric Rating Scale (CNRS).
Principal Investigator: Jeremy D. Schmahmann, MD
There are many scales that assess the disruption of drive, motivation, mood, impulsivity, anxiety, and social cognition, in patients with psychiatric illness. However, no single scale covers the issues that we have identified in the cerebellar patient population. There is not a scale to assess the emotional component of the Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome (CCAS), and this highlights a lack a sensitivity of current exams regarding patients with cerebellar disorders.
We aim to develop and validate a cerebellar neuropsychiatric rating scale that is sensitive to the neuropsychiatric issues experienced by patients with injuries or degenerations involving the cerebellum.
- We are asking those with ataxia to participate in this study. We plan to have about 300 subjects complete this research study.
- The study involves the completion of three online forms that will take about 15 minutes.
- The survey is completed with personally identifiable information (Name and Date of birth).
- Data collected for this study is the responsibility of the research team and is stored securely.
- The data collected will be used for research purposes only and will not become a part of your medical record. The data collected will be analyzed by our team here at MGH.
- Answering the questions in these surveys may cause some minor anxiety.
- Participation is voluntary and you may stop at any time.
- Deciding not to participate will not affect the medical care you receive at Massachusetts General Hospital or Partners Healthcare now or in the future, or any benefits you receive now or have a right to receive.
Contact information for the research study team:
Anna Burt is the research coordinator for this study. You can contact her via email at aburt2@mgh.harvard.edu with questions about this study.
Jeremy D. Schmahmann, MD is the person in charge of this research study. You can call him at 617-726-3216.
IRB contact information:
If you'd like to speak to someone not involved in this research about your rights as a research subject, or any concerns or complaints you may have about the research, contact the Mass General Brigham IRB at (857) 282-1900.