Source Paper
Gut bacteria composition in animal models of Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Elford JD, Heesbeen EJ, van der Plaats NA, Garssen J, Kraneveld AD et al.
NPJ Parkinsons Dis • 2026
Beam Traversal Test
Objective: This is a systematic review methodology, not an experimental protocol for beam traversal test
This is a Beam Traversal Test protocol using Not specified as the model organism. The procedure involves 4 procedural steps, 1 equipment items. Extracted from a 2026 paper published in NPJ Parkinsons Dis.
Model and subjects
Not applicable - systematic review • Not applicable • Not applicable • Not applicable • Not applicable
Study window
Estimated timing pending
Core workflow
Protocol Registration • Database Search • Study Screening
Primary readouts
- Time to cross beam (beam traversal test)
- Motor function scores
- Bacterial composition measures
- Alpha-diversity indices
Key equipment and reagents
Verified items
0
Direct vendor links
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Protocol Steps
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Protocol Registration
Systematic review protocol was preregistered and published
Note: Protocol submitted February 24, 2024 and published March 13, 2024
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“This systematic review was performed in concordance with a preregistered protocol (PROSPERO, CRD42024510870)”
Database Search
Systematic search performed in Medline/PubMed and Embase databases
Note: Databases accessed on February 29, 2024
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“A systematic search of the literature was performed in the medical databases of Medline/PubMed and Embase”
Study Screening
Two-phase screening process using title/abstract then full text
Note: Independent screening by two reviewers with third reviewer for conflicts
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“Screening of articles was performed by two reviewers in an independent manner”
Data Extraction
Data extracted according to predefined characteristics including motor function measures
Note: Beam traversal test measured as time to cross beam
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“time to cross beam (beam traversal test)”