Bio-Feedback to Improving Stability in Elderly Population
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease Patients
- Registration Number
- NCT00716261
- Lead Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Laboratory for gait and neurodynamics, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
🇮🇱Tel-Aviv, Israel