Improving postural stability in people with Parkinson's disease: A randomised controlled trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Postural instability; Parkinson's disease; Neurological - Parkinson's disease; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001175763
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Michael Cole

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-10-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

[Individuals diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) based on the UK Brain Bank Criteria and who have a history of one fall or more in the previous 12 months will be eligible to participate]

Exclusion Criteria

[Participants will be excluded if they; i) are unable to stand and walk independently without the use of a walking aid, ii) have any significant visual (Bailey-Lovie high contrast visual acuity > 0.30 logMAR) or cognitive impairment (Addenbrooke’s cognition examination score <82); iii) have uncontrolled hypertension; iv) are taking psychotropic medications; v) have any significant limitations due to osteoporosis; vi) have had any orthopaedic surgery within the previous year; vii) have any serious neck, shoulder or back injuries; including spinal fusions; or viii) have received deep brain stimulation surgery to manage their symptoms.]

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified