Clinical trials: Gait Disorders, Neurologic
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
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Cerebral Palsy, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Precision Gait Retraining for Children With Cerebral Palsy
This project will develop the first sensor-based mobile Pelvic Assist Device (mPAD) that can deliver precise, adaptable, pelvic control to restore natural coordination of upper- and lower-limb movements during gait in children…
- Trial name
- NCT04717323
- Testing
- mPAD (or TPAD) Pelvic Assist Device, No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altec Inc.
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
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
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
Stroke
Active Limb Orthosis for Home-Use Stroke Hemiparetic Gait Rehabilitation
The objective of this research is to test a passive shoe to correct gait in individuals with asymmetric walking patterns. This will be done in a clinic and within their own home.
- Trial name
- NCT03649217
- Testing
- wearing the iStride device
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Gait, Hemiplegic, Stroke
Innovative Biofeedback Interface for Enhancing Stroke Gait Rehabilitation
This study will conduct a preliminary evaluation of and obtain user data on a novel game-based visual interface for stroke gait training.
- Trial name
- NCT04013971
- Testing
- AGRF Biofeedback Game, Traditional Biofeedback Interface, Control Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Paraplegia, Quadriplegia
Robotically Assisted Treadmill Training in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
This proposal investigates the hypothesis that progressive aerobic exercise with Lokomat is feasible in people with motor incomplete spinal cord injury, and three months of training will improve cardiovascular fitness and gait…
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00385918
- Testing
- Lokomat Training, Home stretching then Lokomat training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Orthostatic Hypotension, Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
Lundbeck TOMs Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension (OH), which consists in a significant reduction in blood pressure levels upon standing from a seated position, may affect approximately one in three patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT04510922
- Testing
- Droxidopa 100 MG [Northera]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Alberto Espay, MD, MSc
Spinal Cord Injuries
Improving Gait Performance in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries: an Intervention Using Robotic Exoskeletons
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether robotic exoskeleton training can improve walking performance after SCI as compared to conventional physical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03011099
- Testing
- Robotic exoskeleton training, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Parkinson's Disease
Cholinergic Mechanisms of Gait Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease Experiments 1 & 2 - Proj #3
Varying oral doses of Varenicline (VCN), starting with very low doses, will be administered to participants with Parkinson's Disease (PD) or healthy controls without PD for several days.
- Trial name
- UdallP3 (NCT02933372)
- Testing
- Varenicline
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Huntington's Disease
The Effect of Video Game Exercise on Dynamic Balance and Gait in Individuals With Huntington's Disease
To examine the benefits of using a video-game, Dance, Dance, Revolution, as an exercise modality to improve gait and balance in individuals with Huntington's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01735981
- Testing
- Video game exercise using Dance Dance Revolution, hand-held video game
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Anne Kloos
Parkinson Disease, Physical Activity
Neuroplasticity in Parkinson´s Disease After Training
This project aims to determine the effects of the HiBalance program on neuroplastic changes in people with mild to moderate Parkinson´s disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Physical Activity, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Neural Degeneration
- Trial name
- BETA-PD (NCT03213873)
- Testing
- HiBalance, Speech and communication therapy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Parkinson's Disease
Visual Function During Gait in Parkinson's Disease: Impact of Cognition and Response to Visual Cues
Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with problems of gait such as veering, difficulty turning, an inability to perceive doorways or obstacles, and negotiate uneven terrain.
- Trial name
- NCT02610634
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Amplify Gait to Improve Locomotor Engagement in Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects ~42,000 Veterans. The VA provides the single largest network of SCI care in the nation. The lifetime financial burden of SCI can exceed $3 million. A major cost of SCI is impaired mobility.
- Trial name
- AGILE SCI (NCT04340063)
- Testing
- Gait training performed on a treadmill, Gait training performed in a Movement Amplification Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
VTS-270 to Treat Niemann-Pick Type C1 (NPC1) Disease
Due to different study designs, the sponsor separated Part C into a separate registration (NCT04958642), leaving Parts A/B here in NCT02534844.
- Trial name
- NCT02534844
- Testing
- Parts A/B: Adrabetadex
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mandos LLC
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
Dementia, Accidental Falls
Exploring the Use of Transdermal Methylphenidate to Reduce Fall Risk in Patients With Dementia.
Falls in the elderly are a very common and serious health problem with devastating consequences. Those with dementia are 5 times more likely to experience falls than older people without significant cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Accidental Falls, Apathy
- Trial name
- NCT01825577
- Testing
- Transdermal Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Parkinson's Disease
Long-term Effect of Low Frequency Stimulation on Aspiration and Freezing of Gait in PD With STN DBS
Our recent study (Xie et al, Neurology 2015; 84: 415-420) found that bilateral STN DBS of 60Hz, compared to the traditional 130Hz, decreased the aspiration frequency and swallowing difficulty, freezing of gait (FOG), and other…
- Trial name
- NCT02549859
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at 60 Hz, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at 130 Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago