The Effects Of Brain Stimulation On Balance Control In Parkinson's Disease

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Parkinson's disease; Neurological - Parkinson's disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000148976
• Lead Sponsor: Queensland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-08-31
• Study Start: 2020-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 24 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1) Be naturally right handed.
2) Be reasonably fluent in English.
3) Have normal or corrected-to normal vision, and without hearing problems.
4) Have no previous brain surgery, have no implants to your head (cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, brain electrodes).
5) Live independently in the community, and to be able to walk independently without the use of aids.

Additionally, potential participants have Parkinson's disease should also meet the following inclusion criteria:
1) Have to be diagnosed with PD but no other neurological disorder.
2) Have to have a Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) score less than or equal to 3.
3) Have to be able to ambulate without assistance.
4) Doesn't have surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease (DBS).

Exclusion Criteria

1) Recent history of cardio-vascular problems.
2) Significant cognitive impairment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified