Status:
UNKNOWN
Virtual Reality Can be Used to Improve Balance Reducing Dynamic Falls in Those With Parkinson's Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre
Conditions:
Parkinson Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
55-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to explore the use of full immersion virtual reality technology on improving balance in those with Parkinson's Disease. Patients will be immersed in a virtual environment and be tasked...
Detailed Description
I will utilize a randomized independent measures single blind study. Meaning participants will be randomly assigned to three different groups. The randomization process will be completed by the primar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed with diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease by a registered movement disorders specialist
- Either gender
- Currently taking dopaminergic medication
- Able to walk 15m, unassisted
- Able to stand for 2 minutes unassisted
- Able to understand English Instructions
- Normal or corrected visions
Exclusion
- Any other neurological disorder
- MoCa Score less than 18
- Commonly experiences vertigo, dizziness or motion sickness
- Seizures or dizziness due to light
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 21 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03406728
Start Date
January 21 2018
End Date
May 30 2018
Last Update
January 23 2018
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Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5