SegwayPD: The Effect of Sensory-augmented Postural Training Using Segway on Motor and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 15 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of postural training emphasized on the integration of multiple sensory information into motor control in individuals with PD. This project is a proof-of-concept study to assess the effectiveness of postural training using Segway, which serves a platform to provide augmented and continuous proprioceptive and visuospatial information du…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic PD with moderate disease stage presenting balance alterations (Hoehn and Yahr stage III)
* being stable on medication for at least 1 month
* the ability to stand and walk unsupported for 5 min both on and off medication
* age between 50 and 8…
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