Study walking brain signals in Parkinson’s with medication and cues
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study measures brain activity while you walk using a noninvasive light sensor setup. Researchers want to see how Parkinson’s medication and simple “walking cues” change balance and brain signals.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease by a movement-disorders neurologist
- Your Parkinson’s symptoms include slow movement (bradykinesia) with at least one of: resting tremor, stiffness, or balance problems
- You do not have other major conditions that could strongly affect walking or turning (for example, major nerve, inner ear, stroke, or head injury problems)
- You can stand and walk for 2 minutes without an assistive device
- Your Parkinson’s stage is Hoehn & Yahr level II to III
- Your thinking and memory are good enough to do the tests (MoCA score 21 or higher)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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