Exercise Program for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
TURN-IT FOG: Improving Turning and Freezing of Gait in People With PD
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
Freezing of Gait Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait. Participants will engage in exercise sessions three times a week for six weeks and will be assessed before and after the program.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- I experience freezing of gait
- I am between 50 and 80 years old
- I can follow directions and participate in exercise classes
- I can commit to three exercise sessions per week for six weeks
- I have bradykinesia and one or more related symptoms like tremor or rigidity
You may not be able to join if
- I have a major musculoskeletal or neurological disorder
- I have a recent acute illness affecting my health
- I cannot engage in moderate-intensity exercise
- I have a cognitive assessment score of 21 or lower
- I use alcohol or recreational drugs excessively
- I have had a recent change in medication
- I cannot stand and walk for 2 minutes without help
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
The goals of this clinical trial are to 1) learn how two different rehabilitation interventions for PD can reduce Freezing of Gait (FOG) in people with Parkinson's disease, as assessed by patients, clinicians, and wearable sensors, and 2) to explore whether two different rehabilitation intervention can reduce FOG and improve daily life mobility in people with FOG sufficiently to justify a clinical…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* diagnosis of idiopathic PD from movement disorders neurologist with the United Kingdom Brain Bank criteria of bradykinesia with one or more of the following - rest tremor, rigidity, and balance problems not from visual, vestibular, cerebellar or proprioceptive conditions
* rep…
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