Walking tricks for better gait in Parkinson's
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This study tests whether using simple walking tricks (like stepping over lines or listening to a beat) can help people with Parkinson's improve their walking. If you haven't already been using these tricks daily, you may be able to join and see if they help you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease (not caused by another condition).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not been using daily walking tricks (like stepping over lines, listening to a beat, or other strategies) in the past month to help you walk.
- You do not have a deep brain stimulator (DBS) implant.
- You can walk without help (except maybe a simple cane), and you can walk for more than 3 minutes at a time.
- You have good enough hearing to hear sounds or beats used for walking cues.
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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