Status:
COMPLETED
Dental Appliance for Parkinson's Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Conditions:
Parkinson Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
30+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators are evaluating the immediate effect of a dental mouthpiece on gait and balance among people with Parkinson disease as well as longer-term feasibility use and the effect of the mouthp...
Detailed Description
The investigators are conducting a pilot study with participants who have been diagnosed with Parkinson disease recruited from the community. Participants will attend one in-person visit and be custom...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- have a diagnosis of idiopathic, typical Parkinson Disease according to the United Kingdom Brain Bank Criteria, Hoehn \& Yahr stages 1-3;
- stable Parkinson disease medications for the two weeks prior to baseline visit;
- be able to walk at least 10 meters at baseline with or without an assistive device;
- have their own teeth and/or dentures;
- be willing to try to wear a mouthpiece for one month;
- are over the age of 30; and
- provide written or verbal informed consent.
Exclusion
- pre-existing medical conditions that would inhibit full participation in the study's tasks;
- absence of any dentition;
- cognitive impairments indicated by Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) score of \<24;
- freezing of gait which moderately or severely impacts walking; or
- current use of an oral appliance (e.g., a dental mouthpiece, retainer, or braces).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 19 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 10 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04082663
Start Date
September 19 2019
End Date
February 10 2020
Last Update
February 24 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110