Improving turning and freezing in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a 6-week exercise program can help people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait. You would exercise three times a week to see if it reduces freezing and improves turning.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist
- You experience freezing of gait (feeling like your feet are stuck to the ground)
- You are between 50 and 80 years old
- Your Parkinson's is at stage II, III, or IV (you can still walk but may need some help)
- You can stand and walk for 2 minutes without a walker or cane
- You are willing to exercise with the study team 3 times a week for 6 weeks
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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