Thinking while walking for people with Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether doing a thinking task while walking (called a 'dual-task') affects how people with Parkinson's disease walk. It may help improve balance and movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist (or are a healthy volunteer).
- You can walk for at least 10 minutes without a cane or walker.
- You have no other neurological, heart, lung, or bone/muscle conditions that affect walking.
- You are not experiencing severe anxiety or depression.
- You have completed at least 5 years of formal education (for people with Parkinson's).
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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