Pinpoint causes of balance problems
- Trial ID
- NCT06464029
- Official Title
- Pathways Mediating Impaired Postural Control in Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Pinpoint causes of balance problems
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 120 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
Plain-Language Summary
The goal is to pinpoint which brain and body pathways cause the balance and postural control problems people with Parkinson's often experience, so future therapies can better prevent falls. Researchers will observe people doing standing and walking tasks in the lab while measuring how sensory input, muscle responses, and neural control differ between Parkinson's and healthy volunteers; no drugs or surgeries are given, this is an observational study. People with implanted devices like deep brain stimulators or pacemakers, on blood thinners, or with seizures, stroke, dementia, recent concussion, major musculoskeletal issues, or other significant neurological disorders are excluded. The study is enrolling adults with idiopathic Parkinson's aged 45 to 80 who can walk 50 meters unaided, plus age- and sex-matched healthy older adults 45 to 80 and a younger control group aged 21 to 44.
Locations
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying an experimental treatment. The goal is to pinpoint which brain and body pathways cause the balance and postural control problems people with Parkinson's often experience, so future therapies can better prevent falls. Researchers will observe people doing standing and walking tasks in the lab while measuring how sensory input, muscle responses, and neural control differ between Parkinson's and healthy volunteers; no drugs or surgeries are given, this is an observational study. People with implanted devices like deep brain stimulators or pacemakers, on blood thinners, or with seizures, stroke, dementia, recent concussion, major musculoskeletal issues, or other significant neurological disorders are excluded. The study is enrolling adults with idiopathic Parkinson's aged 45 to 80 who can walk 50 meters unaided, plus age- and sex-matched healthy older adults 45 to 80 and a younger control group aged 21 to 44.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 45 Years and 80 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 3 years.