Mobilaser Study to Help With People Who Are Having Problems With Their Gait

Does use of the Mobilaser reduce freezing of gait (FOG) and stride reduction in patients with Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism.

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Key information

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease Basal Ganglia Diseases Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Mobility Limitation Movement Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases Parkinson Disease Parkinsonian Disorders Parkinsonism Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Synucleinopathies

Age range

30 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

About this study

Can patients walk faster and have less freezing when using the mobilaser then when not using it

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Parkinsonian patients with Freezing of Gait or Gait hesitation.
Must have evidence of bradykinesia ambulating (stride reduction or reduced arm swing)
Must have a constant caregiver

Exclusion criteria

No cardiopulmonary contraindications to ambulation, e.g., unstable angina pectoris;
Severe arthritis;
Cerebellar or sensory ataxia;
Recent knee or hip surgery

Treatment and study plan

Mobilaser

Device

Patients will begin by collecting data at home without using the mobilaser. They will then be given the mobilaser to use at home for 6 weeks while they collect data on whether their gait has improved. They will then have to return the Mobilaser to the clinic and collect data at home for 3 days to see if there is a difference.

Other names: Laser, Walker with laser

Primary outcomes

Improvement in Gait

Time frame: 6 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Increasing Mobility in Parkinsonian Patients With Freezing of Gait and Gait Hypokinesia With an Adjustable, Attachable Laser (Mobilaser)

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Apr 20, 2012
Registry last updated: Dec 31, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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