G20
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cueing device is turned on
Group 2: Cueing device is turned off
Sponsors
IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Parkinson’s disease - Can walk for 2 x 10m without assistance and assistive devices - Shoe sizes from 36 – 47 - FoG assessed with FoG Questionnaire via telephone before declaration of consent) during On-Phase of medication. If the possible participant rates this question Nr.3 with a least 1 point, he/she can be included in the study: “Do you feel that your feet get glued to the floor while walking, making a turn or when trying to initiate walking (freezing)?” 0 Never 1 Very rarely—about once a month 2 Rarely—about once a week 3 Often—about once a day 4 Always—whenever walking
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Guardianship - Cardiac pace maker (due to SVSD) - Deep brain stimulation (due to SVSD) - >135kg body weight (due to sensor insoles) - Wounds or fractures on the sternum or the feet (due to SVSD and sensor insoles) - severe gait impairments where the insoles might increase the risk of fall (due to sensor insoles) - inability of the client to wear closed shoes in combination with the sensor insoles (due to sensor insoles) - Cannot understand or follow the instructions - Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This is a study where all tests will take place ont he same day. The feasibility of the assessments used will be determined by the completion of the assessment by the participant. If the assessment cannot be completed by 20% of the participants due to any adverse effects or discomfort by the participant, the assessment will be determined “not-feasible” in this setting. These assessments will be conducted directly after the tests have been completed on day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FoG-Score will be used to assess FoG symptoms. Gait analysis will be conducted with the sensor insoles (Focus on stride length, cadence, stride duration) during the 10m walk test. A Patient Global Impression Scale for Severity and Change and a Visual Analogue scale will be used for assessing the subjective difference in completing the 10m walk test and the FoG-Score with and without the cueing device. | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactAgnes Wilhelm
IMC Fachhochschule Krems
Outcome results
None listed