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Parkinson Disease (PD)NCT07494461

Inhibitory Control and Gait Adaptability in Parkinson's Disease

An observational study of Parkinson Disease (PD), run by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University at 2 sites in Taiwan.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) may have difficulty stopping or changing their movements, especially when walking around obstacles. The goal of this observational study is to learn if a specific cognitive function, called inhibitory control (the ability to stop or control actions) is associated with gait… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Parkinson Disease (PD)
How many people
50 participants
Where
2 sitesTaiwan
Study dates
1 Apr 2026to 31 Aug 2029
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Community

Who may be able to join

  • A clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease;
  • Stable use of prescribed antiparkinsonian medication for at least two weeks;
  • Modified Hoehn and Yahr stage I to III;
  • Age between 18 and 80 years;
  • Ability to ambulate independently for at least 30 meters without assistive devices;
  • A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of ≥ 24;
  • Corrected vision and hearing sufficient to effectively receive external stimuli

Who cannot join

  • The presence of any neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular disorders that could affect participation in this study;
  • The presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with the ability to follow instructions or comply with study procedures;
  • A history of brain surgery, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS)

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Yea-Ru Yang, PhD contact

+886228267279

yryang@nycu.edu.tw

Taiwan2 sites
  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

    Taipei

    Yea-Ru Yang, Professor, 886-2-2826-7279, yryang@nycu.edu.tw

  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

    Taipei

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About this study

Official title: Relationship Between Inhibitory Control and Gait Adaptability During Obstacle Crossing in People With Parkinson's Disease

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) may have difficulty stopping or changing their movements, especially when walking around obstacles.

The goal of this observational study is to learn if a specific cognitive function, called inhibitory control (the ability to stop or control actions) is associated with gait adaptability in people with Parkinson's disease. Gait adaptability means the ability to adjust how a person walks in response to changes in the environment, such as stepping over obstacles.

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The main questions the study aims to answer are:

  • If brain activation related to inhibitory control, measured by EEG, is associated with gait adaptability during obstacle crossing in people with Parkinson's disease?
  • If behavioral inhibitory control is associated with gait adaptability during obstacle crossing in people with Parkinson's disease?

Participants take part in one study visit. During this visit, participants complete simple thinking tests, have their brain activity recorded using EEG, and perform walking tasks that include stepping over obstacles.

Keywords
Electroencephalography, Executive function, Obstacle crossing
Medical subject headings
Parkinson Disease

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Event-related potential - N2

    Measure event-related potential through electroencephalography during the Go/No-go test

    Measured: 1 day

  2. Event-related potential - P300

    Measure event-related potential through electroencephalography during the Go/No-go test

    Measured: 1 day

  3. Stroop color and word test

    Record numbers of corrected color words which the subject responds within 45 sec

    Measured: 1 day

  4. Step width

    Using the GAITRite system to measure step width

    Measured: 1 day

  5. Stride length/Step length

    Using the GAITRite system to measure stride length and step length during obstacle crossing

    Measured: 1 day

  6. Single support time

    Using the GAITRite system to measure single support time during obstacle crossing

    Measured: 1 day

  7. Gait speed

    Gait speed during obstacle crossing was measured using the GAITRite system. Continuous obstacle-crossing walking performance was assessed using the GaitUp system.

    Measured: 1 day

  8. Stride length

    Using the GaitUp system to measure stride length during continuous obstacle-crossing walking.

    Measured: 1 day

  9. Swing phase

    Using the GaitUp system to measure swing phase during continuous obstacle-crossing walking.

    Measured: 1 day

  10. Swing width

    Using the GaitUp system to measure swing width during continuous obstacle-crossing walking.

    Measured: 1 day

  11. Four Square Step Test

    The Four Square Step Test is a test used to assess the ability to step over objects and measures the time in seconds to navigate all four squares.

    Measured: 1 day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Mar 2026
  2. Study start1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2029 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07494461
Sponsor's protocol ID
NYCU114252AF1
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
20 Mar 2026
Last updated
27 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Parkinson Disease (PD), run by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University at 2 sites in Taiwan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Yea-Ru Yang, PhD (+886228267279, yryang@nycu.edu.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Event-related potential - N2 (time frame: 1 day). The study lists 11 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Mar 2026.

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