Protocol Number: 06-N-0139
People 18 years of age and older diagnosed with psychogenic movement disorder may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a neurological history, physical examination and psychiatric evaluation. Participants come to the NIH Clinical Center for nine 1-hour test sessions over an 8-week period for the following procedures: Week 1 (two visits): -Patients' movements are videotaped while they sit, stand and walk. -Patients train on RESPeRATE device, a computerized musical biofeedback device to help slow theirs breathing rate. The device has three components: a computerized module, earphones, and a chest strap holding a breath sensor. The patients put the elastic strap around their chest, put on the earphones, and sit in a chair. The device monitors and analyzes their breathing to create a melody composed of two distinct tones - one for inhalation and one for exhalation. Patients are instructed to match their breathing to the tones, which gradually slow until they are breathing at a slower, therapeutic rate. -Patients' breathing is monitored and analyzed for information on breathing pattern and rate. -Patients complete questionnaires on level of relaxation before and after RESPeRATE training. -Patients take the RESPeRATE device home to use for two 10-minute practice sessions per day. They complete relaxation questionnaires before and after each session. Weeks 2-7: -Patients' progress is monitored and reviewed from the previous week -Patients' breathing is monitored and analyzed for information on breathing pattern and rate. -Patients complete questionnaires on level of relaxation before and after RESPeRATE training. -Patients are observed for 10 minutes while using the RESPeRATE device. Week 8: -Patients' progress is monitored and reviewed from the previous week -Patients' breathing is monitored and analyzed for information on breathing pattern and rate. -Patients complete questionnaires on level of relaxation before and after RESPeRATE training. -Patients are observed for 10 minutes while using the RESPeRATE device. -Patients' movements are videotaped while they sit, stand and walk. -Patients fill out a questionnaire about their emotions and feelings after completing the study. 3-month follow-up: Patients have repeat neurological and psychiatric evaluations.
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