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Orthotic for Parkinson's Disease

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Waitlist Available
Led By Kelly Robb, B.A.Kin, C Ped. (C)
Research Sponsored by Wilfrid Laurier University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson' disease
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks and 12 weeks post-baseline
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Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to increase clinical knowledge of the relationship between increased plantar sensory information and orthotics in a Parkinsonian gait. The objectives of this study are to determine if orthotics, with and without a textured top cover, can alter muscle activation, gait parameters, balance, functional mobility, and decrease fall risks in Parkinson's participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks and 12 weeks post-baseline
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 weeks and 12 weeks post-baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Dynamic Balance, using the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go, and the Functional Gait Assessment
Change in Postural Sway during Static Stance
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Electromyography (EMG) Activity
Change in Plantar Pressure Distribution
Change in Single Limb Support Time
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: OrthoticActive Control1 Intervention
Recruited participants will be asked to wear the customizable foot orthotic, from baseline testing to a follow-up at 6 weeks post-baseline. Outcome measures at 6 weeks will be compared to those at baseline.
Group II: Orthotic+Textured Top CoverActive Control1 Intervention
At 6 weeks post-baseline, participants will received a different orthotic which has a textured material used as its top cover. Testing at 6 weeks post-baseline will determine if acute changes occur as a result of wearing the orthotic with textured top cover. Testing at 12 weeks post-baseline will determine if long-term changes occur as a result of the orthotic with textured top cover.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Wilfrid Laurier UniversityLead Sponsor
17 Previous Clinical Trials
1,952 Total Patients Enrolled
Kelly Robb, B.A.Kin, C Ped. (C)Principal InvestigatorWilfrid Laurier University

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Orthotics and Parkinson's Disease: The Acute and Long-term Effects of Increased Somatosensory Feedback
Kelly Robb 2016. "Orthotics and Parkinson's Disease: The Acute and Long-term Effects of Increased Somatosensory Feedback". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02809391.
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