G20 G35
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: pwPD or pwMS wearing a face mask
The order "mask (1)/no mask (2)" will be randomized per participant.
In the morning of the study measurement day, participants will undergo the C-Gait Test.
Sponsors
Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum Godeshöhe
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • diagnosed either by the treating physician or by a neurologist with either Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis • willing to provide informed consent • able to conduct the C-Gait Test • inpatient of the Neurological Rehabilitation Center "Godeshoehe"
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • MOCA score < 17 • existing contraindications to using the C-Mill+VR treadmill: A severe cognitive, visual or hearing impairment where the patient is not able to follow the instructions of the therapist; More than 135 kg total bodyweight; More than 2.00 meter body height; Open skin lesion or bandage in the area of harness contact; < FAC 2; Severe reduced bone density; Spinal instability or unstable fractures; Severe vascular disorders or cardiac abnormalities that affect the ability to exercise safely; Running < FAC 5 • other neurological or psychiatric illnesses that influence the ability to provide informed consent, understand the testing procedures, compromise safety during data collection or are known to influence motor functions • insufficient knowledge of German hindering the ability to follow instructions and tests • uncorrected visual or auditory impairments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint of the study is the overall performance of the C-Gait Test (composite score, calculated as Mean C-Gait scores on high level + C-Gait score for the cognitive performance task). This outcome parameter will be compared per condition (1: with face mask, 2: without face mask) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints including performance of the seven C-Gait subtests (calculated as Difficulty level x 2 x Performance (%) / 100), as well as performance (duration) of the four field tests (10 Meter Walk test, Timed Up-and-Go test, Timed Up-and Go test in dual task (serial 3s starting from 100) and Stair ascent/Stair Descent). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMareike Eschweiler
Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum GodeshöheAbteilung für Therapiewissenschaften
Outcome results
None listed