Understanding and assessing gait abnormalities in Parkinson's disease
Core B: Clinical Resource Core
This study is looking for people with Parkinson's disease and those without it to help us learn more about walking problems related to the condition, so we can improve future treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931691 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on recruiting and assessing individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and matched control subjects to better understand gait abnormalities associated with the condition. The Clinical Resource Core will utilize standardized methods for data collection and analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations while facilitating collaboration with other research centers. Participants will undergo detailed clinical assessments and neuroimaging to gather comprehensive data that can inform future studies and treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and age- and gender-matched healthy controls.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to gait abnormalities or those not diagnosed with Parkinson's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of gait disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding gait abnormalities in Parkinson's disease, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bohnen, Nicolaas Ida — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Bohnen, Nicolaas Ida
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.