Parkinson'
Conditions
Interventions
Sensory Stimuli(Auditory stimulation using a music feedback system,Somatosensory stimulation using a pneumatic artificial muscle system.)
Sponsors
Reiwa Health Sciences University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or related disorders. 2)Aged 20 years or older at the time of obtaining consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients who are unable to walk and require a wheelchair at all times. 2)Patients diagnosed with severe osteoporosis or with a history of multiple fractures, who may have a high risk of bone fracture in case of a fall during the experiment. 3)Patients diagnosed with severe heart disease. 4)Patients who are unable to understand the study explanation. 5)Patients deemed inappropriate for participation by the principal investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait-related parameters obtained from inertial measurement units (IMUs). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear or anxiety during walking, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), 10-meter Walk Test (10MWT), Figure-8 Walk Test, and 2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMakoto Sawada
Reiwa Health Sciences University School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed