Clinical trials: Gait
Stroke, CVA
Effects of Two Different Types of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Outcomes in Patients With Subacute Stroke.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study will be to identify whether patients in the subacute stage of stroke, who demonstrate foot drop, will have better gait outcomes when using a Double Adjustable AFO, or a Posterior Leaf Spring…
- Conditions
- Stroke, CVA, Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02693834
- Testing
- Posterior Leaf spring AFO, Double adjustable AFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Parkinson Disease
Continuous Wearable Monitor for the Detection and Release of Freezing of Gait.
The proposed system (haptic module and insole device) for daily in-community use that detects the occurrence of freezing of gait (FOG) in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT06385392
- Testing
- Haptic module and insole device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Parkinson's Disease
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Freezing of Gait
This study will evaluate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in combination with locomotor training in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and freezing of gait (FOG).
- Trial name
- TDCS-FOG (NCT02266004)
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), locomotor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia
A Study of L-DOPA for Depression and Slowing in Older Adults
Individuals with Late Life Depression (LLD) often have cognitive problems, particularly problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, all of which contribute to antidepressant non-response.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Depression Not Otherwise Specified, Decreased Processing Speed
- Trial name
- NCT02744391
- Testing
- Levodopa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Parkinson Disease
Varenicline for Gait and Balance Impairment in Parkinson Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if varenicline is effective in improving gait and balance impairment in patients with Parkinson disease.
- Trial name
- Chantix-PD (NCT01341080)
- Testing
- Varenicline, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Stroke, Cerebral Vascular Disorders
Discrete Versus Rhythmic Gait Training
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of novel versus standard locomotor training using a robotic gait orthosis (LT-RGO) after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02650440
- Testing
- Novel Protocol, Standard Protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Thais Amanda Rodrigues
Gait, Medication Induced Gait Disturbances
BioButton Among Nursing Home Residents
This pilot study will explore the use of the BioIntellisense BioButton, a remote wearable multi-parameter monitor, to identify gait disturbances that occur as a side effect of polypharmacy.
- Trial name
- NCT06665685
- Testing
- BioButton Device, Providing Clinical Care with BioButton Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Charles Lin
Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hemiparesis
Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Gait, Balance, Fitness and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
This study aims to determine if Aquatic Treadmill Therapy is effective for improving economy of gait, gait speed, balance, and cardiovascular fitness in people with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- ATT (NCT00983827)
- Testing
- Aquatic treadmill training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Parkinson Disease
Effect of Simultaneous Dual Stimulation on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of dual-mode non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the primary motor cortex of the lower leg and…
- Trial name
- NCT02850159
- Testing
- rTMS and tDCS, rTMS
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Parkinson Disease, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor
Robotic Gait Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of a novel gait rehabilitation stimulus (G-EO System) that could advance current clinical practices.
- Trial name
- NCT05218187
- Testing
- G-EO End-Effector Gait Trainer, Conventional Physical Therapy Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Osteoarthritis
Treatment Outcomes for Ankle Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to determine any functional outcome differences in patients who have undergone surgical treatment for ankle osteoarthritis using surveys, step counts, and laboratory gait analysis.
- Trial name
- NCT00391365
- Testing
- Gait analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 368 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Parkinson's Disease
Amyloidopathy, Cholinopathy, Dopamine Responsiveness and Freezing of Gait in PD
Early stage Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by a 'honeymoon' phase in terms of responsiveness of motor symptoms, including gait, to dopaminergic pharmacotherapy.
- Trial name
- FOG (NCT03647137)
- Testing
- Detailed motor testing, including FoG, in PD subjects
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
NewGait: A Low-Cost Rehabilitation System to Improve Post-Stroke Gait (Biomechanical Adaptations)
An affordable and easy to use gait-assistive device for stroke survivors to use at home is yet to be developed. This study is intended to modify the current design of the NewGait device to specifically work for stroke survivors…
- Trial name
- NCT06269367
- Testing
- NewGait, Control wearable limb orthotic device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Foot Drop, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Efficiency in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Foot Drop
This study is designed to see if children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have developed foot drop during treatment for their leukemia consume less oxygen when walking with or without an ankle brace designed to support…
- Trial name
- NCT01001390
- Testing
- AFO Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Stroke, Hemiplegic Gait
An Exploratory Clinical Study on a Variable Speed and Sensing Treadmill System (VASST) for Hemiparetic Gait Rehabilitation
To conduct a feasibility clinical trial to test a novel patient sensing automated treadmill device devised by local engineers for subacute hemiplegic stroke patients for gait rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- VASST (NCT01811680)
- Testing
- Variable Speed and Sensing Treadmill
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Improving Function After Knee Arthroplasty With Weight-Bearing Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if rehabilitation using weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is more effective than standard rehabilitation methods in promoting weight-bearing…
- Trial name
- RELOAD (NCT01333189)
- Testing
- Weight-bearing biofeedback exercise, Standard of care exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Parkinson Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Frequency Effects on Gait in Parkinson's Disease(PD)
In this study the investigators will evaluate the effect of both low and high frequency Deep Brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in Parkinson's patients who have noted a change in their walking.
- Trial name
- NCT00993291
- Testing
- Frequency change to 60 Hz, Frequency change to 130 Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Parkinson's Disease
Effects of Combined rTMS and Treadmill Training in People With Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the beneficial effect of treadmill training on people with Parkinson's disease can be enhanced by high- and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).
- Trial name
- NCT02701647
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), Treadmill training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Dementia, Accidental Falls
Exploring the Use of Transdermal Methylphenidate to Reduce Fall Risk in Patients With Dementia.
Falls in the elderly are a very common and serious health problem with devastating consequences. Those with dementia are 5 times more likely to experience falls than older people without significant cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Accidental Falls, Apathy
- Trial name
- NCT01825577
- Testing
- Transdermal Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University