Reduce falls by improving balance
- Trial ID
- NCT06598891
- Official Title
- Effect of Combined PAS Balance Training on Individuals With PD
- Goal
- Reduce falls by improving balance
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 60 participants
- Conditions
- PD - Parkinson's Disease
- Interventions
- Weight shift training and APA feedback, Paired associative stimulation
Summary For Families
The goal is to improve balance by strengthening the anticipatory postural adjustments that help you shift weight quickly and avoid trips or falls. The approach pairs guided weight-shift training with real-time APA feedback, alongside paired associative stimulation, a noninvasive method that times mild peripheral nerve pulses with magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex to strengthen brain-to-muscle connections and boost learning from the training. Because it is a non-drug intervention, it does not change how levodopa works and is meant to complement your usual medications, not replace them. The study is looking for about 60 adults aged 20 and up with a clinical Parkinson disease diagnosis, excluding people with leg musculoskeletal injuries, osteoporosis, or other peripheral or central nervous system conditions.
Locations
- Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Weight shift training and APA feedback. The goal is to improve balance by strengthening the anticipatory postural adjustments that help you shift weight quickly and avoid trips or falls. The approach pairs guided weight-shift training with real-time APA feedback, alongside paired associative stimulation, a noninvasive method that times mild peripheral nerve pulses with magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex to strengthen brain-to-muscle connections and boost learning from the training. Because it is a non-drug intervention, it does not change how levodopa works and is meant to complement your usual medications, not replace them. The study is looking for about 60 adults aged 20 and up with a clinical Parkinson disease diagnosis, excluding people with leg musculoskeletal injuries, osteoporosis, or other peripheral or central nervous system conditions.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 20 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 1 year and 7 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.