Smart shoes for freezing of gait 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 have freezing of gait (feeling stuck to the ground). The shoes aim to improve walking and reduce freezing episodes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (or you are a healthy volunteer without Parkinson's).
- Your Parkinson's is at a moderate stage (Hoehn and Yahr 2 or 3) when medication is working.
- You can walk for 10 minutes without help.
- You can read and write in English at an 8th grade level.
- You do not have severe nerve damage in your feet, dementia, or balance problems that cause daily falls.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests motion-sensor devices (small inertial measurement units) to detect moments when walking suddenly “freezes” in Parkinson’s disease. If you have freezing episodes, it may help researchers measure them more accurately and support better monitoring.
This study tests special shoes that provide biofeedback (real-time cues) to help people with Parkinson's disease walk better. The goal is to see if the shoes can improve walking and other movement abilities.
This study uses digital tools to assess and help people with Parkinson's and other conditions that affect walking. It aims to improve how gait problems like freezing or shuffling are measured and treated.
This trial tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce freezing of gait (feeling stuck when walking) in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help you if you have daily freezing episodes and are willing to have a small device implanted.
This study uses brain imaging to understand why some people with Parkinson's suddenly feel like their feet are glued to the floor (freezing of gait). It may help find better treatments for this symptom.
This study looks at how the balance system and brain work together to cause freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease. By understanding these factors, researchers hope to find better ways to help people walk more steadily.
Hear when a new Parkinson Disease trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.