Pathways Mediating Impaired Postural Control in Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 45 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 160 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this project is to use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to explore the state of excitability of corticocortical and corticofugal (cortex to spinal cord, cortex to brainstem to spinal cord) pathways that project to muscles that control the legs and trunk in people with Parkinson's disease. The outcome variables will be further analyzed to understand their relationship to quant…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants with Parkinson's disease
* Diagnosis of idiopathic PD or dystonia as determined by a movement disorders neurologist in accordance with the UK Society Brain Bank diagnostic criteria.
* Age 45-80 years.
* Able to ambulate independently without the use of an assistive…
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