Status:
UNKNOWN
Bio-Feedback to Improving Stability in Elderly Population
Lead Sponsor:
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Conditions:
Parkinson's Disease Patients
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Our hypothesis is that intensive training with positive biofeedback may enhance postural control and stability in Parkinson's disease patients and in elderly fallers.
Detailed Description
The aim of the study is to treat Parkinson's patients and elderly fallers. The intervention is intensive training with Biofeedback to try to correct stooped posture, and to improve stability in standi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Idiopathic PD for \>2 yrs
- Between 50-90 Yrs
- On anti-Parkinsonian medication
- Hoehn \& Yahr 2-3 in "ON"
- Free of serious co-morbidities
- Able to walk but reports difficulties in gait
- Can use assistive device
Exclusion
- Significant orthopedic disturbances or pain
- Major depression (DSM IV)
- Dementia (MMSE\<24)
- Clinically significant hearing problems
- Unstable medical condition (2 wks from meds change)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00716261
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2009
Last Update
July 16 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Laboratory for gait and neurodynamics, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel Aviv, Israel, 64239