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Clinical Trials/NCT00716261
NCT00716261
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Using Bio-Feedback for Improving Stability in Walking and Everyday Activity

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center1 site in 1 countryJanuary 2008

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Parkinson's Disease Patients
Sponsor
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Locations
1
Last Updated
17 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

Our hypothesis is that intensive training with positive biofeedback may enhance postural control and stability in Parkinson's disease patients and in elderly fallers.

Detailed Description

The aim of the study is to treat Parkinson's patients and elderly fallers. The intervention is intensive training with Biofeedback to try to correct stooped posture, and to improve stability in standing and in walking.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
January 2008
End Date
November 2009
Last Updated
17 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Idiopathic PD for \>2 yrs
  • Between 50-90 Yrs
  • On anti-Parkinsonian medication
  • Hoehn \& Yahr 2-3 in "ON"
  • Free of serious co-morbidities
  • Able to walk but reports difficulties in gait
  • Can use assistive device

Exclusion Criteria

  • Significant orthopedic disturbances or pain
  • Major depression (DSM IV)
  • Dementia (MMSE\<24)
  • Clinically significant hearing problems
  • Unstable medical condition (2 wks from meds change)
  • Deep Brain Stimulation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

Study Sites (1)

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