Clinical trials: Gait
Parkinson Disease
Effect of GOCOVRI (Amantadine, Extended Release Capsules) on Gait in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of the study is to learn about the effect of GOCOVRI (Amantadine extended release) on activity levels and measures of gait and balance quality in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and levodopa induced dyskinesia…
- Trial name
- NCT04387773
- Testing
- GOCOVRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Stroke
Walk Assist Device to Improve Community Ambulation
The goal of this research study was to examine the immediate effects of a prototype wearable robotic stride management assist device (SMA) designed by Honda R\&D® on clinical walking performance, walking energetics, gait…
- Trial name
- NCT03222505
- Testing
- Honda Stride Assist Device ON, No Device Worn
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Amputation, Diabetes
Vacuum Suspension: Effects on Tissue Oxygenation, Activity and Fit
The fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Diabetes, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputations
- Trial name
- NCT00117793
- Testing
- Total Surface Bearing Suction Socket, Vacuum assisted socket system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Amputation, Artificial Limbs
Functional Performance Evaluation of NU-FlexSIV Socket
The overall objective of this study is to provide a more comfortable and functional prosthetic socket for persons with transfemoral amputation that will ultimately improve their quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02678247
- Testing
- Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum Socket, Ischial Containment Socket
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Gait Disorders
ActiveStep Comparative Effectiveness Trial
The investigators are conducting a multi-center randomized prospective trial comparing a standard physical therapy gait and balance program with a gait and balance program that includes the ActiveStep™ treadmill.
- Trial name
- RACE (NCT01006967)
- Testing
- ActiveStep Treadmill, Physical Therapy
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 506 people
- Sponsor
- Jon D. Lurie
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
Lower Extremity Amputation
Pivot-Flex Foot: Optimal Coupling Ratio Between Transverse and Sagittal-plane Motions Using a Torsionally Adaptive Prosthesis for Individuals With Lower Limb Amputation
When prescribing a prosthetic foot, clinicians face a dizzying array of choices as more than 200 different prosthetic feet are available.
- Trial name
- NCT03532100
- Testing
- Torsionally adaptive prosthesis with 0:1 coupling ratio, Torsionally adaptive prosthesis with 1:6 coupling ratio, Torsionally adaptive prosthesis with 1:4 coupling ratio
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Parkinson Disease
Safety and Efficacy of State-of-the-Art Exoskeleton Technology to Improve Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of using of a portable exoskeleton for walking training in persons with Parkinson's disease that have gait mobility problems and/or postural instability.
- Trial name
- NCT04587193
- Testing
- Robotic-assist gait training device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Dynamic Gait Index in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to assess validity and reliability of Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) in patients with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT03662139
- Testing
- Dynamic Gait Index
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Diabetes Mellitus, Leg Injuries
Prosthetic Components and Stability in Amputee Gait
The biomechanics of changing direction while walking has been largely neglected despite its relevancy to functional mobility. In addition, an increased risk of injury can be associated with turning due to a decrease in stability.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT00167778
- Testing
- Transverse plane rotation adaptor pylon, Rigid pylon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stroke, Acute Stroke
Soft Exosuits for Functional Gait Recovery in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the use of soft exosuits in patients post stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06231511
- Testing
- Hip flexion soft exosuit, ReWalk ReStore soft exosuit, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Knee Arthroplasty, Total
iTotal Pilot Study of ConforMIS Custom Total Knee Implant
To compare the outcomes of patients receiving the ConforMIS custom total knee implant to the outcomes of patients who receiving an off-the-shelf total knee implant.
- Trial name
- NCT02186587
- Testing
- ConforMIS custom total knee
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
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
Equinovarus; Acquired
Assessment of Gait After Dysport Treatment
This pilot study will aim to understand the potential benefit of the assessment of walking using video slow motion for muscle selection and the development of an image catalogue guide of the potential results of injection of…
- Trial name
- NCT03501043
- Testing
- Dysport
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Parkinson Disease With Freezing of Gait
Effects of Neuromodulation and Rehabilitation of the Locomotor Network in Freezing of Gait
Freezing of gait (FoG) is a common and debilitating condition in Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients. FoG is described as an episodic inability to walk, which often triggers falls, hospitalization and is an important predictor of…
- Trial name
- TMS/FOG (NCT03273270)
- Testing
- transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Parkinson Disease, DBS
Utilizing Neural Signatures and Virtual Reality to Advance DBS Programming
The project uses virtual reality technology to recreate situations that cause freezing of gait in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, DBS, Deep Brain Stimulation, Freezing of Gait
- Trial name
- NCT05103384
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Knee Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Modification Treatments for Knee Pathology
The objective of this study is complete a longitudinal cross-over clinical study to investigate the effect of treatments for knee pathology, including cutaneous stimulation (skin vibration and soft knee brace), on locomotion…
- Trial name
- NCT03116230
- Testing
- Cutaneous Stimulation, Knee Sleeve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Postacute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Patients With Postacute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2
The purpose of the pilot study is to examine acceptability and proof of concept effectiveness of a wireless TENS technology to address PASC associated FM.
- Conditions
- Postacute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Widespread Chronic Pain, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT05200858
- Testing
- TENS - high-dose, TENS - low-dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine