Home-based training for improving gait and balance in movement disorders
Comparison of Two Home-based Gait and Balance Trainings With Different Training Frequencies in Patients With Parkinson's Disease and Ataxia
This study is testing whether a three-week home training program can help people with movement disorders like ataxia and Parkinson's improve their balance and walking.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Forschungszentrum Juelich Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06617884 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research project focuses on patients with movement disorders, specifically ataxia and Parkinson's disease, and involves a three-week home-based training program. Participants will engage in video-based coordination and balance training, with two different training protocols being tested: one with shorter, more frequent sessions and another with longer, less frequent sessions. The effectiveness of these training protocols will be assessed through various gait and balance measurements, including data collected via motion capturing systems and participants' smartphones. The study aims to determine if these training methods can lead to significant improvements in patients' mobility and stability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia or idiopathic Parkinson's disease who can walk a distance of four meters unhindered.
Not a fit: Patients with other diseases affecting motor skills, severe psychiatric illnesses, or those at high risk of falling may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training program could enhance gait and balance in patients with movement disorders, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using home-based training approaches for similar conditions, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * clinical diagnosis of cerebellar ataxia or idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome * opportunity to walk a distance of four meters unhindered at home Exclusion Criteria: * other diseases with an impact on motor skills * severe primary psychiatric illnesses * current drug or alcohol addiction * consumptive diseases * poor general condition * increased risk of falling (anamnestic fall frequency of ≥ 1x per week or as assessed by the attending physician) * incapacitated patients in official or court custody or patients unable to give consent * for PD patients taking medication: not being able to carry out the measurement in the on-phase of the medication
Where this trial is running
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Institut für Klinische Neurowissenschaften und Medizinische Psychologie — Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martina Minnerop, PD Dr. med. — Institut für Neurowissenschaften und Medizin (INM-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
- Study coordinator: Martina Minnerop, PD Dr. med.
- Email: m.minnerop@fz-juelich.de
- Phone: +49246161-2125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.