Smart shoes for freezing in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a pair of smart shoes that give gentle vibrations to help people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait (when your feet suddenly feel stuck to the ground). The shoes may help you walk more smoothly and reduce those freezing episodes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a doctor.
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You can walk for 10 minutes at a time.
- You are able to read and write English at an 8th grade level.
- You do not have severe balance problems or fall daily.
- Your Parkinson's disease is at a stage where you can walk during your 'on' times (when medication is working).
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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