Exploring how compensation strategies affect walking 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 study investigates the impact of various compensation strategies on gait impairment in individuals with Parkinson's disease. It focuses on understanding how different cueing methods, both external and internal, can help patients improve their walking abilities. The research aims to identify which strategies are most effective for different patients, acknowledging that responses to these cues can vary significantly. By utilizing a cueing app, the study seeks to personalize treatment approaches for better outcomes in gait rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women of age \> 18 years with idiopathic Parkinson's disease;
* Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Daily usage of compensation strategies for the past month;
* Presence of deep brain stimulation (DBS);
* Presence of severe co-morbidity limiting ambulation (e.g. stroke, orthopaedic problems);
* Inability to walk unaided (with the exception of a customary cane);
* Inability to walk for \> 3 minutes consecutively;
* Severe auditory impairments, hampering perception of auditory cues;
* Severe cognitive impairment (MMSE \< 21)

Where it's running

• Radboudumc
  Nijmegen, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Cindel Albers
• Email: cindel.albers@radboudumc.nl
• Phone: (024) 366 84 26

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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.