Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease
Conditions
Interventions
5 weeks of home-based HEROES exergame training: a reactive stepping training 
Sponsors
Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a participant must meet all of the following criteria:Has a confirmed diagnosis of PD with Hoehn and Yahr stage 2Has a MoCA score of 24 or aboveIs physically able to stand and walk without assistanceIs Living in the communityIf applicable, has stable levels during the research ofDopaminergic medicationDBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential participant who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:Conditions in which physical activity is contra-indicated;Has any other visual, neurological, musculoskeletal, or orthopedic conditions affecting balance or gait abilities;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the quality of the reactive stepping response following perturbations from standstill. The quality will be expressed as the angle of the stepping leg relative to the vertical at foot contact. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints includewithin-subjects differences from baseline in clinical outcomes of balance and mobility (Activity-specific Balance Confidence scores, Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test, Dynamic Gait Index, and 10-meter Walk Test);themes and subthemes reflecting participants’ experiences with the game-based intervention gathered in the qualitative component. This includes but is not limited to perceived usability, feasibility, and safety. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactI.L.C. Leijen
Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum
Outcome results
None listed