Trial Outcomes & Findings for Bracing for Walking in Parkinson's Disease (NCT NCT03192046)

NCT ID: NCT03192046

Last Updated: 2022-03-23

Results Overview

The 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a test of walking (gait) endurance and walking velocity and measures the distance a subject can walk indoors on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes, using assistive devices, as necessary. The test is a reliable and valid evaluation of functional exercise capacity and is used as a sub-maximal test of aerobic capacity and endurance. The test will be used to determine participant's gait efficiency at baseline and at 6 months. While the total distance covered during six minutes (6MWTD) is often used as the standard measurement of gait capacity (i.e., the maximum distance one can achieve), the endurance (i.e., ability to maintain speed over a prolonged time) can be inferred by the gait speed trajectory (GST) during the 6MW test (6MWGST).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

10 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 6 months

Results posted on

2022-03-23

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
For the bracing group, the participants will wear custom fabricated carbon fiber braces in addition to participating in a daily walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Control Group, Walking Program Only
The participants in this group will be prescribed a daily home walking walking program and 7 visits of PT.
Overall Study
STARTED
5
4
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
For the bracing group, the participants will wear custom fabricated carbon fiber braces in addition to participating in a daily walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Control Group, Walking Program Only
The participants in this group will be prescribed a daily home walking walking program and 7 visits of PT.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Bracing for Walking in Parkinson's Disease

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
n=5 Participants
For the bracing group, the participants will wear custom fabricated carbon fiber braces in addition to participating in a daily walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Control Group, Walking Program Only
n=4 Participants
The participants in this group will be prescribed a daily home walking walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Total
n=9 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
4 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
5 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
7 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
8 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
9 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

The 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a test of walking (gait) endurance and walking velocity and measures the distance a subject can walk indoors on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes, using assistive devices, as necessary. The test is a reliable and valid evaluation of functional exercise capacity and is used as a sub-maximal test of aerobic capacity and endurance. The test will be used to determine participant's gait efficiency at baseline and at 6 months. While the total distance covered during six minutes (6MWTD) is often used as the standard measurement of gait capacity (i.e., the maximum distance one can achieve), the endurance (i.e., ability to maintain speed over a prolonged time) can be inferred by the gait speed trajectory (GST) during the 6MW test (6MWGST).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
n=4 Participants
For the bracing group, the participants will wear custom fabricated carbon fiber braces in addition to participating in a daily walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Control Group, Walking Program Only
n=3 Participants
The participants in this group will be prescribed a daily home walking walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Change in Gait Capacity as Assessed b 6-Minute Walk Test
235.7 Feet
Standard Deviation 155.9
150.0 Feet
Standard Deviation 270.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Participants will be asked to walk on a 12-16 foot long vinyl pad placed on the floor. The mat will record and analyze step length.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
n=4 Participants
For the bracing group, the participants will wear custom fabricated carbon fiber braces in addition to participating in a daily walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Control Group, Walking Program Only
n=3 Participants
The participants in this group will be prescribed a daily home walking walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Change in Step Length
4.0 cm
Standard Deviation 1.8
0.7 cm
Standard Deviation 9.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Each subject will be asked to walk on a 12-16 foot long vinyl pad placed on the floor. The mat will record and analyze temporal and spatial gait parameters.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
n=4 Participants
For the bracing group, the participants will wear custom fabricated carbon fiber braces in addition to participating in a daily walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Control Group, Walking Program Only
n=3 Participants
The participants in this group will be prescribed a daily home walking walking program and 7 visits of PT. Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): Custom AFOs in conjunction with a walking program, working up to walking 30 minutes 6 days a week.
Change in Temporal Spatial Gait Parameters Using the Computerized Gait Analysis System
21.7 Cm/sec
Standard Deviation 18.8
6.26 Cm/sec
Standard Deviation 10.7

Adverse Events

Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Group, Walking Program Only

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Staci Shearin

UtexasSouthwestern

Phone: 214-648-6564

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place