Study of Brain Activity and Walking Ability in Parkinsons Disease and Healthy Older Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how brain activity related to inhibitory control and different executive function domains affect walking stability in people with Parkinsons disease PD and healthy older adults. The study focuses on understanding the link between cognitive functions and gait disturbances during dual-task walking, which is not yet well understood in PD patients. Participants include people diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson disease and healthy older adults. The study observes cognitive function, gait performance, and brain activity through measures such as cognitive tests and electroencephalogram EEG recordings. The study compares these factors between those with PD and healthy older adults. Participants will undergo assessments of cognitive function and walking ability, including various gait measurements and brain activity tests like event-related potentials. These evaluations happen over one day and include tests such as the Frontal Assessment Battery, Trail Making Test, and Stroop Color and Word Test. The study aims to measure gait variability, speed, step length and width, and brain signals related to inhibitory control. Participation lasts for the duration of these assessments.

Brain Activity, Cognitive Function, and Walking Ability in Parkinson's Disease