Improve balance using Segway training
- Trial ID
- NCT05982730
- Official Title
- SegwayPD: The Effect of Sensory-augmented Postural Training Using Segway on Motor and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Improve balance using Segway training
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 15 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- Sensory-Augmented Postural Training
Summary For Families
The goal is to improve balance and related thinking skills in people with Parkinson's who have moderate balance problems, specifically those at Hoehn and Yahr stage III. The approach uses sensory-augmented postural training on a Segway-like platform, delivering controlled shifts and timed sensory cues that force small posture adjustments to retrain balance reflexes and sensory integration, which may help walking, reduce falls risk, and boost attention. Participants are adults 50 to 85 with idiopathic PD who have been on stable medication at least one month and can stand and walk unsupported for five minutes both on and off medication; people with other neurologic disorders, major unstable illnesses, or sensory or musculoskeletal problems that prevent training are excluded.
Locations
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Sensory-Augmented Postural Training. The goal is to improve balance and related thinking skills in people with Parkinson's who have moderate balance problems, specifically those at Hoehn and Yahr stage III. The approach uses sensory-augmented postural training on a Segway-like platform, delivering controlled shifts and timed sensory cues that force small posture adjustments to retrain balance reflexes and sensory integration, which may help walking, reduce falls risk, and boost attention. Participants are adults 50 to 85 with idiopathic PD who have been on stable medication at least one month and can stand and walk unsupported for five minutes both on and off medication; people with other neurologic disorders, major unstable illnesses, or sensory or musculoskeletal problems that prevent training are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 50 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 2 years and 9 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.