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Duration of Effect of Dynamic Visual and Auditory Feedback on Gait in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Study Number: 
Medtronic
Topic: 
Parkinson's Disease - Freezing of gait
Pricipal Investigator: 
Alberto J Espay
Ongoing: 
Ongoing
Place: 
Medical Arts Building
Overview: 

It is hypothesized that a closed-loop visual and auditory feedback system cueing improve gait velocity, stride length, cadence and decrease freezing of gait in patients with PD over a period of up to one month after to the last use of the feedback system. Furthermore, it is anticipated that additional benefits in gait function will be attained by PD patients who have undergone STN DBS whose gait continues to represent a source of disability.

Qualifications: 

Patients 35-85 yrs of age meeting standard research diagnostic criteria for idiopathic PD, mild to severe gait disturbance, but without need for a continuous ambulatory aid, and MMSE  25. Exclusion criteria include: musculoskeletal disorders or any other condition that would impair assessment of gait, history of stroke, cerebellar, vestibular, or sensory ataxia

Contact: 

For more information, please contact Megan Payne, MS at megan.payne@uc.edu or (513) 558-4759.