Understanding gait control in Parkinson's disease
Flexible Control of Gait in Parkinson Disease: Effect of Task Instruction on the Exploitation of Redundancy in Speed Control.
Université Catholique de Louvain · NCT05908279
This study looks at how walking patterns in people with Parkinson's disease are different from those in healthy individuals to see if there's a connection to freezing episodes while walking.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Louvain-la-Neuve) |
| Trial ID | NCT05908279 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate how gait patterns in individuals with Parkinson's disease differ from those in healthy individuals. Researchers will measure gait transitions while participants walk to a metronome and without it, allowing for comparisons between the two groups. The study will utilize statistical and computational modeling to analyze these differences and explore the potential link between gait control and freezing episodes in Parkinson's patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who can walk for 20 minutes and do not have other neurological disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to walk for 20 minutes or have other neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of gait issues in Parkinson's disease, potentially reducing freezing episodes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on gait in Parkinson's disease, this specific approach of using statistical modeling to link gait control with freezing episodes is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients and volunteers able to walk for 20mins and without other neurological disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients or volunteers unable to walk for 20mins and with other neurological disorders.
Where this trial is running
Louvain-la-Neuve
- Université catholique de Louvain — Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: André Mouraux, PhD
- Email: andre.mouraux@uclouvain.be
- Phone: +32 2 764 54 47
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.
Conditions: Parkinson Disease