NCT00716261
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Using Bio-Feedback for Improving Stability in Walking and Everyday Activity
ConditionsParkinson's Disease Patients
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.
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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