Bio-Feedback to Improving Stability in Elderly Population

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-01-31

Study Completion Date

2009-11-30

Brief Summary

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Our hypothesis is that intensive training with positive biofeedback may enhance postural control and stability in Parkinson's disease patients and in elderly fallers.

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Detailed Description

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The aim of the study is to treat Parkinson's patients and elderly fallers. The intervention is intensive training with Biofeedback to try to correct stooped posture, and to improve stability in standing and in walking.

Conditions

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Parkinson's Disease Patients

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Interventions

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McROB Hybrid node 3-axes accelerometers and 3-axes gyroscopes

Training with the Audio-feedback device for about 30 minutes, 3 times per week for 6 weeks

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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AUDIO-BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM DEIS, Università di Bologna Bologna, Italy(Chiari et al., 2005)

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Idiopathic PD for \>2 yrs
* Between 50-90 Yrs
* On anti-Parkinsonian medication
* Hoehn \& Yahr 2-3 in "ON"
* Free of serious co-morbidities
* Able to walk but reports difficulties in gait
* Can use assistive device

Exclusion Criteria

* Significant orthopedic disturbances or pain
* Major depression (DSM IV)
* Dementia (MMSE\<24)
* Clinically significant hearing problems
* Unstable medical condition (2 wks from meds change)
* Deep Brain Stimulation

Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No