Kinematic and Neural Dynamics of Postural Instability in Parkinson's Disease
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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.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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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 c…
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