Segway training for balance and thinking in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether practicing balance on a Segway can improve walking and thinking for people with moderate Parkinson's. You will train on a Segway while getting special sensory cues, and researchers will see if it helps your motor skills and cognitive function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease at a moderate stage (Hoehn and Yahr stage III), meaning you have balance problems but can still stand and walk
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for at least 1 month
- You can stand and walk without help for 5 minutes, both when your medications are working and when they are not
- You are between 50 and 85 years old
- You do not have other neurological disorders, major unstable medical illnesses, or sensory or musculoskeletal problems that would prevent you from doing the training and tests
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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