How people with Parkinson’s cross obstacles
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with and without Parkinson’s disease see and step over obstacles while walking. It aims to understand differences in perception and movement to help improve safety and mobility for people with Parkinson’s.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- You can walk outside on your own without using a cane, walker, or other help.
- If you have Parkinson’s disease, your diagnosis is confirmed by a doctor.
- You do not have freezing of gait (a feeling that your feet get stuck when trying to walk).
- You have good enough vision (with glasses if needed) to see outdoors safely.
- You have no memory/thinking problems that would make following directions hard, and no other medical issue (like pain or injury) that affects 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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