Age for Parkinson's (NCT07568951)
Improve side to side balance
- Trial ID
- NCT07568951
- Official Title
- Impact of Force Control of Hip Abductor Muscles on Postural Control in Middle-aged and Older Adults and Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Improve side to side balance
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 210 participants
- Conditions
- Aging, Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- Interventions
- Age, Parkinson's disease (PD)
Summary For Families
It asks whether the ability to finely control force in the hip abductor muscles helps keep people upright, and whether problems with that control contribute to balance loss in aging and Parkinson's. Participants will do tests that measure how accurately they can produce sideways hip muscle force and how that relates to standing and walking balance, since hip abductors stabilize the pelvis and reduce side-to-side sway. Adults aged 20 to 85 are being enrolled in age groups, and people with idiopathic Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 3 on stable medications who can walk 10 meters independently are also eligible, while those with other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, lower limb pain, or uncontrolled heart problems are excluded.
Locations
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Age. It asks whether the ability to finely control force in the hip abductor muscles helps keep people upright, and whether problems with that control contribute to balance loss in aging and Parkinson's. Participants will do tests that measure how accurately they can produce sideways hip muscle force and how that relates to standing and walking balance, since hip abductors stabilize the pelvis and reduce side-to-side sway. Adults aged 20 to 85 are being enrolled in age groups, and people with idiopathic Parkinson's at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 3 on stable medications who can walk 10 meters independently are also eligible, while those with other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, lower limb pain, or uncontrolled heart problems are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 20 Years and 85 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 2 locations.
- 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 6 years.
- 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.
- 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.
- Will I get a placebo in this trial?
- This is an observational study, so there is no placebo and no experimental treatment is assigned. Researchers observe and collect information while you continue your usual care.
- How many visits does this trial involve?
- One in-person assessment (one visit).