Clinical trials: Gait Disorder
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
Parkinson Disease
Effectiveness and Implementation of the HiBalance Program in Clinical Practice
This effectiveness-implementation study is a part of the larger study BETA-PD (Balance, Elderly, Training and Activity in Parkinson's Disease), which has the long-term goal to reduce the risk of falling in people with Parkinson's…
- Trial name
- BETA-PD (NCT02727478)
- Testing
- HiBalance training program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
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
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
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effect of Footwear on the Clinical, Functional, and Biomechanical Aspects in Elderly Women With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inexpensive, flexible and non-heeled footwear is effective in improving of clinical, functional and gait biomechanics in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- OA (NCT01342458)
- Testing
- Flexible footwear
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Adrenomyeloneuropathy
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as Therapy in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and Adrenomyeloneuropathy
Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is the group of inherited disorders, characterized by progressive gait disturbance. There is no established therapy. Adrenoleukodystrophy (AMN) is an x-linked hereditary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03627416
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Jakub Antczak
Parkinson Disease
Modulation of GABA-A Receptors in Parkinson Disease-Transdermal Flumazenil Arm
The arm of this study evaluates possible GABA-A receptor target engagement effects of the FDA-approved medication, transdermal flumazenil (added 4/2020, replaced clarithromycin), in the setting of Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- GABA-A (NCT03440112)
- Testing
- Clarithromycin (Not used as of 4/2020), Transdermal flumazenil (Added 4/2020)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Nicolaas Bohnen, MD, PhD
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Improving Function After Knee Arthroplasty With Weight-Bearing Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if rehabilitation using weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is more effective than standard rehabilitation methods in promoting weight-bearing…
- Trial name
- RELOAD (NCT01333189)
- Testing
- Weight-bearing biofeedback exercise, Standard of care exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Parkinson Disease
Modulation of GABA-A Receptors in Parkinson Disease-Flumazenil Arm
This arm is a positron emission tomography (PET) biomechanistic GABA-A receptor target engagement study that includes detailed clinical and motor assessments before and after the i.v.
- Trial name
- NCT03462641
- Testing
- Flumazenil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Walking Aids in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the single point cane will relieve pain and disability in overweight or obese people with knee OA through altered joint biomechanics and what factors influence acceptance of cane use.
- Trial name
- NCT00223795
- Testing
- Single point cane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Foot Injuries and Disorders
Ankle Foot Orthosis Comparative Effect
The proposed effort is designed to support evidence-based practice and optimal care by evaluating how the form, fit and function of two commercially available carbon fiber custom fit braces (Orthoses) influences outcomes…
- Trial name
- AFOCE (NCT03901053)
- Testing
- Reaktiv AFO, PhatBrace AFO
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Jason Wilken
Parkinson's Disease
Crossover Target Engagement Study of Cholinergic Mechanisms of Gait Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease (Project #3 - Experiment 3 [UdallP3E3])
With an appropriate oral dose of Varenicline (VCN) identified from experiments 1 \& 2 of the study (see NCT02933372), the investigators will administer VCN to Parkinson Disease (PD) participants to determine if VCN improves…
- Trial name
- UdallP3E3 (NCT04403399)
- Testing
- Varenicline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Diabetic Neuropathies, Peripheral Nerve Diseases
Effect of Exercise on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this study is to find out if participation in one of the study groups: functional balance training, Tai Chi, or education, results in better outcomes overall.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathies, Peripheral Nerve Diseases, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00270842
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Functional Balance, Education Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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.
Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
Lipoic Acid for Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The purpose of the study is to determine if lipoic acid can protect the brain and slow disability in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01188811
- Testing
- lipoic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sarcopenia, Gait Disorders in Old Age
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized INTerventional Clinical Trial (SARA-INT)
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of two daily doses of BIO101 versus placebo on mobility function as measured by gait speed using the 400MW test.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Gait Disorders in Old Age, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- SARA-INT (NCT03452488)
- Testing
- BIO101
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 233 people
- Sponsor
- Biophytis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Momentum-enabled Treadling Methodology to Improve Gait and Enhance Mobility
This is a pilot study of a new exercise device (TREDLR) designed to facilitate repetitive ankle flexion/extension movements (i.e., "treadling") through a momentum-driven internal flywheel while seated.
- Trial name
- NCT03891641
- Testing
- Treadwell Tredlr
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Stroke
A Novel Mechanics-based Intervention to Improve Post-stroke Stability
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel treadmill training intervention can improve the gait stabilization strategy used by individuals who have experienced a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02964039
- Testing
- Error reduction, Error augmentation, Activity matched control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
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