The effects of augmented visual feedback during balance training in Parkinson's disease

Completed

• Conditions: Movement disorders; Parkinson's Disease; Nervous System Diseases; Parkinson disease

• Registration Number: ISRCTN47046299
• Lead Sponsor: VU University Medical Center (Netherlands)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1. A diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), mild to moderate stage (i.e. Hoehn & Yahr stages II and III)
2. Able to participate in either of the training programs
3. Written and verbal informed consent.
4. Male and female subjects of all ages

Exclusion Criteria

1. The presence of neurological, orthopedic, or cardiopulmonary problems that can impair participation
2. Insufficient cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE < 24)
3. An unstable medication regime
4. Any condition that renders the patient unable to understand or adhere to the protocol such as cognitive, visual, and/or language problems.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Reach Test measured at baseline, at six weeks, and at 12 weeks.