Impact of treadmill training on walking and multitasking in Parkinson's patients
To Understand the Effect of Speed Dependent Treadmill Training on Dual Task Performance in Patient With Parkinson's Disease.
This study is testing if speed-based treadmill training can help people with Parkinson's disease walk better while doing two things at once.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 22 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT05903755 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of speed-dependent treadmill training on dual-task performance in patients with Parkinson's disease. The study involves 105 participants who will undergo a 14-day intervention combining treadmill training and physiotherapy to enhance their walking speed and reduce bradykinesia. The primary outcome measures include improvements in gait velocity while performing dual tasks, which may lead to better management guidelines for Parkinson's disease. The trial aims to address the gap in research regarding the effectiveness of treadmill training on dual-task performance in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with Parkinson's disease who can walk on a treadmill for 20 minutes and are cognitively able to perform required tasks.
Not a fit: Patients with severe gait impairment, cardiac issues, dementia, or a history of falls may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mobility and reduced fear of falling for patients with Parkinson's disease.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on speed-dependent treadmill training specifically for dual-task performance in Parkinson's disease, similar interventions have shown positive outcomes in improving mobility and balance.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to walk on treadmill for 20 min * Cognitively able to perform required task * Hoehn and yarn disease stage between I to III. Exclusion Criteria: * Gait impairment * Cardiac impairment * Dementia * History of fall * Severe Freezing episodes * Camptocormia (axial deformity) * Central or peripheral paresis * Score less than 20 in mini mental scale.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- General Hospital — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wajiha Shahid, Phd — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.