None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This single case study (reversal design) were analyzed the effects of a gait training program on gait motor variables of a Parkinson's disease patient, based on audio-visuals stimulations.
Interventions
This study used a reversal design (A-B-A). Participantis are assessed for 5 weeks prior to the intervention to establish a baseline level of behaviour (A). The intervention program is then administered for 5 weeks (B). On completion of the program, the same parameters are assessed for 5 weeks without intervention (A).
During the intervention the participant walked while he was submitted to visual (laser pointer fixed in the subject thorax projecting a mark in the ground) and auditory (metronome)
This study used a reversal design (A-B-A). Participantis are assessed for 5 weeks prior to the intervention to establish a baseline level of behaviour (A). The intervention program is then administered for 5 weeks (B). On completion of the program, the same parameters are assessed for 5 weeks without intervention (A). During the intervention the participant walked while he was submitted to visual (laser pointer fixed in the subject thorax projecting a mark in the ground) and auditory (metronome) stimulations simultaneously. Duration fo sessions: 30 minutes. Frequency of sessions: three times per week. Mode of administration of the intervention: sessions administered/supervised by physical educator.
Sponsors
Diogo Cunha dos Reis
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
0 to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Parkinson's disease patient, able to walk 5 minutes continually.
Exclusion criteria
Hearing deficiency, visual deficiency.
Outcome results
None listed