Understanding walking and balance problems in a rare neurological condition.
Mechanisms of Gait and Balance Impairment in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
This study is looking at how walking and balance problems affect people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and aims to create better ways to measure these issues so that patients can receive improved care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912445 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how gait and balance impairments affect individuals with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a serious neurodegenerative disorder. By using advanced motion analysis technology, the study aims to objectively measure and quantify these impairments, which are currently assessed through subjective methods. The research will develop diagnostic tools that can better identify specific gait features associated with different PSP syndromes, potentially improving patient care and outcomes. The goal is to create more accessible and reliable methods for evaluating walking and balance issues in PSP patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, particularly those experiencing gait and balance difficulties.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological disorders that do not involve gait and balance impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools that enhance the understanding and management of gait and balance impairments in PSP patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using motion analysis technology for assessing gait in other neurological conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in PSP.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ali, Farwa — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Ali, Farwa
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.