Bio-Feedback to Improving Stability in Elderly Population

Parkinson's Disease Patients Clinical Trial

Official title: Using Bio-Feedback for Improving Stability in Walking and Everyday Activity

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Our hypothesis is that intensive training with positive biofeedback may enhance postural control and stability in Parkinson's disease patients and in elderly fallers.

Clinical Trial Description

The aim of the study is to treat Parkinson's patients and elderly fallers. The intervention is intensive training with Biofeedback to try to correct stooped posture, and to improve stability in standing and in walking. ;

Study Design

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Parkinson Disease
• Parkinson's Disease Patients

• NCT number: NCT00716261
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2008
• Completion date: November 2009