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Filter by:This study investigates the initial safety profile of [18F]P17-059 in healthy volunteers including dosimetry determination, and compares regional brain uptake and kinetics of [18F]P17-059 in Parkinson's disease patients with regional brain uptake and kinetics of [18F]P17-059 in healthy volunteers.
The ability of performing multi-tasking procedures is impaired in patients with Parkinson's disease. In this study, our goal was to detect the effects of dual-task training with treadmill training on walking and balance and to compare its effects on quality of life, cognitive functions and risk of fall, to treadmill training alone.
Study on orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson's disease
The primary purpose of this project is to determine the preliminary effectiveness of protective step training to improve balance and reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and postural disturbances. A secondary purpose is to understand which baseline patient characteristics predict responsiveness to treatment. By informing 1) the effectiveness of a promising rehabilitative intervention, and 2) the selection of the participants that will be most responsive to treatment, these data may enhance clinicians' ability to treat balance disturbances in people with PD. Importantly, protective step training, described in this proposal, can be quickly deployed in the clinic at minimal cost. Therefore, if shown to be effective via this and subsequent trials, this approach can be easily integrated into care, immediately impacting a large number of people with PD.
Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) remains a progressive disease associated with a high level of disability. Due to the physical and cognitive impairments, fatigue and apathy, patients frequently experience a decrease in their daily physical activity. Exercise programs have been recommended for symptomatic control, however, its implementation is still challenging in terms of acceptability and adherence. Exergames (i.e. exercise based on video games) have been proposed as a potential, home-based rehabilitation tool to improve PD patients motor skills and to promote a more active lifestyle. Methods: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of an exergames system design for PD patients' rehabilitation. A mix-methods study, including two focus groups (with patients and physiotherapists) and quantitative feasibility study, will be performed. Physiotherapists and PD patients with a Hoehn Yahr Stage ≤ 2 (MED ON), ability to walk independently without risk of falling and a Mini-mental state score > 24 will be included. The primary outcome will be patients' satisfaction with the games measured through a 7-point Likert scale. Secondary outcomes will include games difficulty (7-point Likert scale), perceived effort (modified Borg scale), safety (number of adverse events) and functional mobility (Time up and Go test).
This study will be an open-label, randomized, multi-center, 2-way crossover Pharmacokinetic PK evaluation of a single inhaled dose of CVT-301 84 mg and a single oral dose of carbidopa/levodopa CD/LD 25 mg/100 mg (Sinemet®) under fed conditions in Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients who regularly take CD/LD.
The study is designed to assess the effects of cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise on motor skill learning in Parkinson patients. Specifically, the investigators examine whether a single bout of moderate-intense aerobic exercise, performed immediately following motor skill practice, facilitates motor memory consolidation. In this experimental trial, participants will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group (motor skill practice + aerobic exercise) or control group (motor skill practice + seated rest).
This is a study of subjects with the St. Jude Medical Infinity deep brain stimulation (DBS) system who undergo an MRI imaging procedure. Enrollment may occur before DBS implant, or when an MRI scan is planned in a subject with an existing implant. There will be a follow-up visit one month after the MRI procedure to document any adverse events and verify device functionality.
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and the effect of vibration (delivered by an experimental device called PDVibe2) on freezing of gait (FOG) in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). The PDVibe2 was developed by Resonate Forward, LLC (RF). This PDVibe2 was designed to administer vibration therapy to the wearer to improve gait and balance in persons with PD while wearing the device.
The benefits of exercise for general health and well-being in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older adults and enhance muscle strength. Furthermore, aerobic activity is critical for maintaining and improving cardiovascular and functional health. Non-contact boxing has recently seen a surge in popularity among individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD), with components of both aerobic and balance exercise. While participants anecdotally note improvements in stress and physical function, this has only been minimally studied. Therefore, we conducted a 10-week long pilot study of a structured karate exercise program. Among 15 participants, our pilot data highlights improvements in quality of life and high enthusiasm for the karate classes. Based on these promising results from the pilot, we are recruiting a larger, randomized group for the second phase of the karate intervention. The aim of this study is to test whether and to what degree a community-based karate class tailored for individuals with early- to middle-stage Parkinson's Disease (PD) 1) is feasible; 2) improves objective outcomes such as mobility and balance; 3) improves patient-reported outcomes compared with individuals given a standard exercise prescription for PD.