Parkinson Disease
Conditions
Interventions
This is an interventional study, characterized by Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation, as a new therapeutic strategy for balance rehabilitation. The proposed number is 60 individuals. The study is a paral
E05.723.402
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with Parkinson's disease or syndrome; Diagnosis of postural instability based on neurological examination: score greater than or equal to 1 in part III (motor assessment) item 12 (postural stability) of the Movement Disorders Society scale – UNIFIED PARKINSON’S DISEASE RATING SCALE; Time greater than 10 seconds when performing the walking test Timed up and go test ; Score less than or equal to 49 points on the Berg Balance Scale; No medication changes for Parkinson's treatment in the last 30 days; Tests must be carried out with the patient under the influence of medication – ON state
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of previously diagnosed vestibular disease; Individuals who had a history of myelitis or stroke; Patients with immobility syndrome (use of a wheelchair or walking aid device); Patients with a pacemaker or any device that may undergo changes resulting from the use of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation; Cognitive changes justified by some other pathology associated with Parkinson's disease; Individuals alienated and unable to answer for their own actions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in postural balance, verified through the Berg Balance Scale evaluation method, based on the observation of an increase in the score, in which results above or equal to 45 are satisfactory after intervention; Using the Time up and go test method, we will observe a decrease in the post-intervention score, in which values below 10 or between 10 and 19 are acceptable parameters as they configure values for independent individuals; It is also expected to verify, using the computerized posturography method, the increase in the stability limit comparing pre- and post-intervention values and an increase in the values of the visual, somatosensory, vestibular and general balance indexes, reaching values greater than 90%, compatible with values reference of elderly individuals without the pathology;It is expected to find an improvement in voluntary attention, verified through the method of comparing the results of the P300 exam, based on the observation of a decrease in latency and an increase in wave amplitude of at least 30 ms and 5 µV, respectively, pre and post -intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLudimila Labanca
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Outcome results
None listed