Dynamic Standing for Parkinson's Disease
A Pilot Study of In-lab Dynamic Standing in Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
Phase 1
Interventional Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 5 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with Parkinson's disease to learn about their experience using a special standing desk. Participants will attend 12 sessions to see how different types of standing affect walking ability.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot stand or walk without help from a device
- I experience dizziness or lightheadedness when standing
- I have serious leg or back pain that makes it hard to participate
- I have had heart or lung disease
- I have active rheumatic arthritis
- I have had a stroke or serious nerve damage
- I have a chronic pain condition that requires strong painkillers
- I show signs of dementia or have difficulty with daily activities
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
This research is studying the use of a new type of standing desk in a small number of people to learn about the user experience for people with Parkinson's disease. 12 4-hour sessions will be performed to test the primary hypothesis that dynamic standing improves gait function compared to static standing and control sitting. This study has 2 phases. Phase 1 will be an open-label study and Phase 2 …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to stand or walk without an assistive device
* History of symptoms in stance that preclude safe and comfortable participation, such as dizziness and lightheadedness, orthostasis, severe symptomatic leg or back …
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