Sleep Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder (Disorder) Clinical Trial
Official title:
Feasibility Study of Contactless 3D Video Assessment and 'Somnomat' Vestibular Stimulation Therapy in Childhood Rhythmic Movement Disorder
This study aims to a) investigate the feasibility of the detection of episodes of RMD using contactless 3D video analysis and customised analysis software and b) the use of vestibular stimulation as a therapy for childhood rhythmic movement disorder.
Rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) is a childhood onset sleep disorder that is characterised by
repetitive movements that involve large muscle groups, such as body rocking, rolling and head
banging. These rhythmic movements are performed prior to and during sleep and as such can
disturb sleep with clinical consequences. There is no standard measure to quantify the
severity of rhythmic movements. 3D video offers a contactless method of achieving this
without disrupting the child's sleep. Vestibular stimulation has a soothing effect and might
be effective in promoting sleep. Furthermore, mild vestibular stimulation in the form of
gentle rocking movements generated by the Somnomat device might function as a stimulation
substitute for the child's RMD with therapeutic potential.
This study aims to a) investigate the feasibility of the detection of episodes of RMD using
contactless 3D video analysis and customised analysis software and b) the use of vestibular
stimulation as a therapy for childhood rhythmic movement disorder.
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