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Effect of Lower Extremity Ankle Foot Orthoses in Parkinson's Disease

NCT01798927 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 4

Last updated 2015-08-03

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with Tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography (EMG) and walking endurance, in select individuals living with Parkinson's disease.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Ankle foot orthosis

Participants will receive a Tamarack ankle foot orthosis with a check strap for gait training as well as a home walking program.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Karen J McCain, DPT · UTSW Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-12-31
Primary Completion
2013-07-31
Completion
2013-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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