Clinical trials: Gait
Parkinson's Disease, Gait Impairment
Methylphenidate for the Treatment of Gait Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this research study is to examine whether Methylphenidate (MPD) can result in improvement of gait (walking) in a population of Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients whose main disability is freezing of gait.
- Trial name
- NCT00526630
- Testing
- Methylphenidate (MPD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wearable Sensors in Knee OA
This is a single-arm clinical trial to investigate the outcome of exercise-based physical therapy in people with knee osteoarthritis through the use of wearable sensors.
- Trial name
- WESENS-OA (NCT04243096)
- Testing
- Exercise-based Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
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
Osteoarthritis
Precision Assessment of Platelet Rich Plasma for Joint Preservation
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of premature disability in Veterans who develop knee OA at higher rates and younger ages than the population in general.
- Trial name
- NCT03460236
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Study Evaluating Intepirdine (RVT-101) on Gait and Balance in Subjects With Dementia
This study seeks to evaluate the effect of intepirdine (RVT-101) on gait and balance in patients with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies or Parkinson's Disease Dementia.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Parkinson's Disease Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT02910102
- Testing
- RVT-101 35 mg
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Axovant Sciences Ltd.
Parkinson Disease
Optimizing Vibrational Therapy to Improve Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease
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).
- Trial name
- NCT03883217
- Testing
- Vibration Session, No vibration session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Sarcopenia
A 24-week Off-drug Extension Study in Sarcopenic Elderly Who Completed Treatment in the 6-month Core Study
This extension study was a 24-week off-drug follow-up of the core CBYM338E2202 (NCT ) study and the main objective was to determine the long-term durability of bimagrumab (BYM338) effect after a 6-month treatment period.
- Trial name
- NCT02468674
- Testing
- bimagrumab
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Effect of Knee Pain on Walking Biomechanics
The goal of this study is to determine if pain in one knee influences loading of the other knee during different types of walking.
- Trial name
- NCT05670236
- Testing
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Stroke
Enhancing Function Using the RF Microstimulator Gait System Following Stroke 2008
The purpose of the study is to investigate new Technology for recovery of ankle walking function after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00864708
- Testing
- radio frequency-controlled (RF) Microstimulator (RFM) Gait System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injury
Combining tsDCS and Exoskeleton Gait Training on Spinal Excitability in SCI
The purpose of the study is to determine whether transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) is safe for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). tsDCS is an electrical current applied to the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT02862080
- Testing
- cathode tsDCS, Ekso, anode tsDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Chronic Low Back Pain
Gait in Low Back Pain Patients After Spinal Mobilization
Introduction: patients with chronic back pain as a result of degenerated disc disease, besides pain also present with impaired gait.
- Trial name
- SpinMob (NCT02645123)
- Testing
- TENS, spinal mobilization, swedish type massage
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ioannina
Huntington's Disease
Impact of Xenazine(Tetrabenazine)on Gait and Functional Activity in Individuals With Huntington's Disease
In individuals with Huntington's disease (HD), chorea may contribute to balance problems and difficulties with walking, sit to stand transfers and stair climbing that in turn may contribute to high fall rates.
- Trial name
- NCT01451463
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
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
Parkinson Disease, Freezing of Gait
Moving Mindfully for Freezing in Parkinsons
The investigators will modify and evaluate the feasibility of a mindfulness intervention among people living with Parkinson disease (PD) and freezing of gait (FOG).
- Trial name
- MMR34 (NCT05309083)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Walking Therapy (MBWT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Mobility Limitations
Effects of Mobility Devices on Nursing Compliance With Mobility Protocols
This is a 10-week pilot study for a randomized non-blinded controlled clinical trial to assess whether use of the Rifton Gait Trainer will improve the incidence of mobilization of critically ill ventilator dependent patients in…
- Trial name
- EMS (NCT01690910)
- Testing
- Rifton Gait Trainer, Front Wheeled Walker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Michigan
Parkinson's Disease, Freezing of Gait
Atomoxetine for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
Subjects are being asked to participate in this study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a drug called atomoxetine in the treatment of freezing of gait for Parkinson's Disease patients.
- Trial name
- ATMFOG (NCT03651856)
- Testing
- ATM FOG in PD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Down Syndrome
Treadmill Training and Orthotic Use in Infants With Down Syndrome
This study determines the effect of orthotic use in combination with treadmill training on the development of gross motor skills and walking onset in infants with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00825175
- Testing
- Treadmill Training, Supramalleolar Orthoses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Memory Aid by Intranasal Insulin in Diabetes (MemAID)
The main purpose of this study is to find the long-term effects of daily administration of 40 IU of intranasal insulin (INI) as compared to placebo (sterile saline) on cognition and memory in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus…
- Trial name
- MemAID (NCT02415556)
- Testing
- Regular Human Insulin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 289 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
SCI Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Combined With Gait Training
This is a single blind, sham controlled crossover trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance…
- Trial name
- NCT03922802
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia + Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation + Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab