Bio-Feedback to Improving Stability in Elderly Population

July 15, 2008 updated by: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Using Bio-Feedback for Improving Stability in Walking and Everyday Activity

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

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Tel-Aviv, Israel, 64239
        • Laboratory for gait and neurodynamics, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jeffrey M Hausdorff, PhD, Laboratory for gait and neurodynamics, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 14, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 15, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

July 16, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 16, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 15, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0204-08-TLV

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