Portable Exoskeleton for Parkinson's Disease
Feasibility and Safety of a Portable Exoskeleton to Improve Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson's Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Device Feasibility
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for veterans with Parkinson's Disease to test a new lightweight exoskeleton that may help improve walking and mobility. Participants will attend the clinic twice a week for eight weeks to use the device while being supervised and assessed by staff.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
- I am a veteran.
- I can attend visits at the Richmond VA Medical Center.
- I am between Modified H&Y stage II and V.
You may not be able to join if
- I have other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting my movement.
- I have severe heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- I have a history of heart surgery or devices implanted.
- I have severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
- I have low blood pressure that causes symptoms with exertion.
- I have a feeding tube.
- I am shorter than 5'1" or taller than 6'3".
- I weigh more than 250 pounds.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Physical therapy approaches for balance and walking deficits in Parkinson's disease (PD) have limited effectiveness, with mostly short-lasting benefits. An exoskeleton is a device that straps to the legs and provides a passive force to assist people to better ambulate. The goal of this study is to establish the feasibility and safety of a lightweight exoskeleton on mobility and fall reduction in p…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* PD confirmed by a PADRECC movement disorder specialist using UK Brain Bank Criteria
* Modified H\&Y stage II-V
* Veteran
* Able to attend visits at the Richmond VA Medical Center
Exclusion Criteria:
* neurological, musculoskeletal, or other disorders unrelated to PD contribu…
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