SegwayPD: The Effect of Sensory-augmented Postural Training Using Segway on Motor and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of postural training emphasized on the integration of multiple sensory information into motor control in individuals with PD. This project is a proof-of-concept study to assess the effectiveness of postural training using Segway, which serves a platform to provide augmented and continuous proprioceptive and visuospatial information during postural training.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Maximum Age: 85
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic PD with moderate disease stage presenting balance alterations (Hoehn and Yahr stage III)
• being stable on medication for at least 1 month
• the ability to stand and walk unsupported for 5 min both on and off medication
• age between 50 and 85
Locations
United States
Texas
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITING
Dallas
Contact Information
Primary
Yu-Chen Chung, PT, Ph.D.
yu-chen.chung@utsouthwestern.edu
214-648-8838
Backup
Subaryani Soedirdjo, Ph.D.
subaryani.soedirdjo@utsouthwestern.edu
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-11-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 15
Treatments
Experimental: PD - individuals with Parkinson Disease, either male or female
Individuals, aged 50-85, with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson Disease, either male or female, with moderate disease stage presenting balance alterations (Hoehn or Yahr stage III)
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center