Thinking and walking in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how your ability to pay attention and control actions relates to how well you can adjust your walking, especially on changing surfaces. It may help explain why some people with Parkinson's have more difficulty walking in busy environments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (not caused by another condition)
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You can walk without a cane or walker for at least 30 meters (about the length of a bus)
- You have been on the same Parkinson's medications for at least two weeks
- You have not had brain surgery (like deep brain stimulation)
- You have no other major health problems (like stroke, arthritis, or heart disease) that affect walking or thinking
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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