Assessing outcomes for freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to develop reliable clinician-reported and patient-reported outcome measures to quantify the severity of freezing of gait (FOG) in patients with Parkinson's disease. It will involve patients diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease who can walk independently and have stable treatment. The study will utilize specific interventions to gather data on FOG severity, which will help in creating standardized assessment tools for clinicians and researchers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) made by a neurologist according to the Movement Disorders Society guidelines;
2. Able to walk independently for a distance of 10 meters, without walking aid;
3. Absence of a Deep Brain Stimulator;
4. Stable PD treatment in the 4 weeks prior to participation that is not expected to change in the course of the study.
5. For patients with FOG: a score of ≥ 1 on the New Freezing Of Gait Questionnaire (NFOG-Q).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Occurrence of any of the following within 3 months prior to informed consent: myocardial infarction, hospitalization for unstable angina, stroke, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy device (CRTD), active treatment for cancer or other malignant disease, uncontrolled congestive heart disease (NYHA class \>3), acute psychosis or major psychiatric disorders or continued substance abuse, other neurological (than PD) or orthopaedic impairment that significantly impacts on gait.
2. Unwilling to temporarily delay the morning anti-Parkinsonian medication.
3. Preganacy and

Where it's running

• Tel Aviv Saurasky Medical Center
  Tel Aviv, Israel Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Omri Batori, B.sc
• Email: omrib@tlvmc.gov.il
• Phone: +972546670256

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.