Status:
UNKNOWN
Sensory Cues for Freezing in Parkinson's Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Austin Health
Conditions:
Parkinson's Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-95 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is (1) to determine if patient triggered sensory(auditory, visual and tactile) cues can help treat freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease, and (2) to assess if unexpected (r...
Detailed Description
Freezing of gait (FOG) is defined as a transient halt in motor activity, wherein the patient appears "as if nailed to the floor." It is a common phenomenon in Parkinson's disease (PD), both when medic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently living in Melbourne, Australia (note that we cannot respond to enquiries from outside of this area)
- Confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
- Stabilized drug therapy for at least 1 month prior to the study and during
- Hearing and vision - Able to identify lines on floor, hear metronome
- MMSE \>24
- Able to walk independently (with or without a mechanical aid)
- Able to give informed consent
Exclusion
- Severe comorbidity (joint problems, neuromuscular disorder affecting mobility)
- Severe dyskinesias
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00322426
Start Date
July 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
June 23 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Austin Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3084