Improve balance using wearable technology
- Trial ID
- NCT05680597
- Official Title
- Balance Tele-rehabilitation With Wearable Technology for Older Adults With Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Improve balance using wearable technology
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 80 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- Balance Tele-Rehabilitation Agility Boot Camp (ABC)
Summary For Families
The trial is testing whether a remote, wearable-guided balance and agility program can improve balance and walking and reduce fall risk in older adults with Parkinson's. Participants do the Agility Boot Camp (ABC) exercises via tele-rehabilitation about three times a week for four weeks while wearable sensors track sway, steps, and movement to give objective feedback and measure changes; because it is an exercise intervention it does not change how levodopa works, and participants are asked to keep their Parkinson's medications stable during the study. They are enrolling people 55 to 85 years old with idiopathic, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's in Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III who can follow directions and participate in exercise, are not frequent fallers, have no major medical or cognitive barriers, and can stand and walk without an assistive device.
Locations
- Oregon Health Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Balance Tele-Rehabilitation Agility Boot Camp (ABC). The trial is testing whether a remote, wearable-guided balance and agility program can improve balance and walking and reduce fall risk in older adults with Parkinson's. Participants do the Agility Boot Camp (ABC) exercises via tele-rehabilitation about three times a week for four weeks while wearable sensors track sway, steps, and movement to give objective feedback and measure changes; because it is an exercise intervention it does not change how levodopa works, and participants are asked to keep their Parkinson's medications stable during the study. They are enrolling people 55 to 85 years old with idiopathic, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's in Hoehn and Yahr stages I to III who can follow directions and participate in exercise, are not frequent fallers, have no major medical or cognitive barriers, and can stand and walk without an assistive device.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 55 Years and 85 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 4 years and 8 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.