Electrical Stimulation for the Relief of Freezing of Gait (FOG)

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland1 site in 1 country12 target enrollmentOctober 1, 2013

ConditionsParkinson's Disease

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Parkinson's Disease
Sponsor: National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Enrollment: 12
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Percentage of Time in FoG PTF
Last Updated: 5 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Potential for electrical stimulation to ameliorate Freezing of Gait (FOG)

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential for an electrical stimulation intervention to ameliorate Freezing of Gait (FOG) and related gait disturbances in Parkinson's patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

October 1, 2013

End Date

November 30, 2020

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Gearoid O Laighin

Professor

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•A diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) (UK, PD Brain Bank Criteria)
•A Hoehn and Yahr stage of 2 - 4
•Exhibiting Freezing of Gait or another gait abnormality in the ON state.
•An ability to mobilise independently with or without a walker or walking cane for the purpose of research when in the 'ON' state