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Cortical Correlates of Gait in Parkinson's Disease: Impact of Medication and Cueing

Studying walking in Parkinson's: Effects of medication and cues.

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45-85 years
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Phase N/A

This study is about helping people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) walk better using a special tool. Parkinson's Disease is a brain disorder that affects movement. The researchers are testing a new way to help people with PD walk more naturally. They're using a thing called "tactile cueing," which means giving gentle touches to guide steps. There are two groups in this study: one gets personalized touches based on their steps, and the other gets regular touches. Researchers believe this will help the part of the brain (prefrontal cortex) that usually has to work extra hard when people with PD walk. They want to see if this makes walking easier and faster. They also want to explore if people can use this tool in their daily life. The study involves 60 participants who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The researchers hope this will help understand and improve how people with PD walk.

  • The study lasts one week, with continuous monitoring.
  • Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.
  • The study explores using the tool independently in daily life.
Study details
    Parkinson Disease

NCT05818189

Oregon Health and Science University

17 April 2026

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