Walking study for Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a walking program to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their mobility and reduce symptoms. You may join if you can walk with some difficulty and have no other conditions that affect walking.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist
- You have mild to moderate Parkinson's (stages 1-3 on the Hoehn and Yahr scale)
- You have some trouble walking (score of 1 or higher on a specific walking test)
- Your thinking and memory are fairly good (score above 15 on a cognitive test)
- You have a stable heart condition and can do low to moderate aerobic exercise
- You do not have other orthopedic or health problems that seriously affect your walking
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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