Wearable Sensors for Balance in Parkinson's Disease

Kinematic and Neural Dynamics of Postural Instability in Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting Observational Study
Parkinson's Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
100 (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 help understand balance issues. Participants will wear sensors to measure their balance and help researchers learn more about how to improve safety and reduce falls.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by my neurologist.
  • I am at Hoehn and Yahr stage 2 or 3.
  • I can give informed consent.
  • I have a Percept device in place (if I am joining Aim 3).

You may not be able to join if

  • I have dementia that affects my decision-making.
  • I have another type of parkinsonism.
  • I am past Hoehn and Yahr stage 3.
  • I have orthostatic hypotension.

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
Balance problems and falls are among the most common complaints in Veterans with Parkinson's Disease (PD), but there are no effective treatments and the ability to measure balance and falls remains quite poor. This study uses wearable sensors to measure balance and uses deep brain stimulation electrodes to measure electric signals from the brain in Veterans with PD. The investigators hope to use t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aims 1 and 2 Inclusion criteria: * All Veterans with a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease as made by their treating neurologist in Hoehn and Yahr stage 2-3 with the ability to give informed consent will be considered for possible participation in this study * Veterans ca…
Contacts

Robert A McGovern

(612) 629-7904

Robert.McgovernIII@va.gov

CONTACT

Nicole Walker, MS

(612) 467-3229

nicole.walker6@va.gov

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