on-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of gait disturbances in Parkinson’s disease: a pilot randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled trial.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Parkinson's Disease; Neurological - Parkinson's disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001093774
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Siobhan Schabrun

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

All participants will be aged over 18 years and have a diagnosis of idiopathic PD using the UK Brain Bank criteria. Additional inclusion criteria will comprise: being able to walk 100m independently with or without gait aids; rated stage I-IV on the Hoehn and Yahr disability scale (Hoehn and Yahr 1967); and report reduced step length or slowed gait speed, confirmed by clinical examination.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if they have metal objects or stimulators in the head that might pose a hazard during tDCS; neurological conditions other than PD; musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary conditions that affect the ability to safely walk; score < 24 on the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE; Folstein et al 1975) or sensory system pathology affecting walking or communication (e.g. blindness, deafness).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified