SegwayPD: The Effect of Sensory-augmented Postural Training Using Segway on Motor and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

Part of paid clinical trials in Dallas, Texas.

Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Study ID
NCT05982730
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
50 Years - 85 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Sensory-Augmented Postural Training — BEHAVIORAL
    To examine the safety and efficacy of postural training emphasized on the integration of multiple sensory information into motor control and to assess the effectiveness of postural training using Segway

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of postural training emphasized on the integration of multiple sensory information into motor control in individuals with PD. This project is a proof-of-concept study to assess the effectiveness of postural training using Segway, which serves a platform to provide augmented and continuous proprioceptive and visuospatial information during postural training.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 8, 2023
Status verified
Aug 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
15 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE

Arms

  • Experimental: PD - individuals with Parkinson Disease, either male or female
    Individuals, aged 50-85, with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson Disease, either male or female, with moderate disease stage presenting balance alterations (Hoehn or Yahr stage III)

Primary Outcome Measure

Change from baseline postural sway at week 3 [ Time Frame: Week 1 (2 assessments), Week 3 (1assessment) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexas75390
Yu-Chen Chung, Ph.D.
[email protected]
626-551-7945

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