Investigating brain activity and walking ability 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 examines how brain activity related to executive functions affects walking performance in individuals with Parkinson's disease and healthy older adults. It focuses on the relationship between inhibitory control, cognitive function, and gait stability. Participants will undergo assessments of their cognitive abilities and walking performance while their brain activity is monitored using electroencephalography. The goal is to better understand the impact of cognitive functions on gait disturbances in Parkinson's disease.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnoses of idiopathic Parkinson disease
* Stable dopaminergic medicine ≥ 2 weeks
* Able to walk 10 meters without aid
* Mini-Mental Status Examination ≥ 24 points
* No uncorrected visual or auditory disorders
* Education at least junior high school
* No other disease may affect balance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other medical diagnoses of neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary disorders
* History of brain surgery (e.g. deep brain stimulation)

Where it's running

• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yea-Ru Yang, PhD
• Email: yryang@nycu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886228267279

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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.