Mobilaser Study to Help with People Who are Having Problems with Their Gait
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Jacksonville, Florida: 10-002978
NCT ID: NCT01581645
Sponsor Protocol Number: 10-002978
About this study
Does use of the Mobilaser reduce freezing of gait (FOG) and stride reduction in patients with Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parkinsonian patients with Freezing of Gait or Gait hesitation.
- Must have evidence of bradykinesia ambulating (stride reduction or reduced arm swing)
- Must have a constant caregiver
Exclusion Criteria:
- No cardiopulmonary contraindications to ambulation, e.g., unstable angina pectoris;
- Severe arthritis;
- Cerebellar or sensory ataxia;
- Recent knee or hip surgery
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Jay van Gerpen, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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