The CONEXT study: COmbining EXergaming with Transcranial direct current stimulation to improve balance in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Balance Dysfunction/Postural Instability; Cognitive Decline; Parkinson's disease; Neurological - Parkinson's disease; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000594426
• Lead Sponsor: Wei Peng Teo

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-05-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

1.Score a minimum of 18 points on the mini mental state examination (MMSE)
2.Complete a general medical questionnaire to ensure no other health complications are present
3.Complete a TMS safety screening questionnaire to ensure no contraindications to TMS are present
4.Provide a statement to declare if they have been diagnosed with PD by a independent neurologist
5.Have a history of 1 or more falls in the last 24 months
6.Present with moderate to severe disease severity as indicated by the Hoehn and Yahr Scale
7.Be on a stable drug regime
8.Not be undertaking physical therapy or strength training for a minimum of 12 months

Exclusion Criteria

1)Early stage of PD (UPDRS)
2)Severe lower-limb motor impairments (i.e. requires a walking support or wheelchair bound)
3)Previously diagnosed with stroke or dementia
4)Metal implants in the participants head (i.e. deep brain stimulator or aneurysm clips)
5)Other medical conditions or physical disabilities interfering with the participant’s mobility

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified