Clinical trial for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Official title Home Exercise for Individuals With Neurodegenerative Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05443906
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find a specific exercise plan that helps improve walking for people with these conditions.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people who have a neurodegenerative disease that affects their walking.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow a specific exercise routine at home.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify how long the study lasts or how many visits are required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- The eligibility criteria for males is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy as determined by biochemical determination or genetic testing.
- The eligibility criteria for females is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy as determined by biochemical determination, genetic testing, or pedigree...
- The Leukoenceophalopathy with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation inclusion criterion is a confirmed DARS2 mutation through...
- For people with cerebellar ataxia, people with diagnoses of cerebellar damage from stroke, tumor or degeneration will be included.
- We will also include patients with other neurodegenerative diseases similar to these disorders as determined by chart review and clinical exam.
You likely can't join if
- Uncontrolled hypertension, orthopedic conditions, diabetes, seizure disorder, peripheral vestibular loss, severe aphasia, dementia, pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- The eligibility criteria for males is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy as determined by biochemical determination or genetic testing.
- The eligibility criteria for females is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy as determined by biochemical determination, genetic testing, or pedigree analysis.
- The Leukoenceophalopathy with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation inclusion criterion is a confirmed DARS2 mutation through genetic analysis.
- For people with cerebellar ataxia, people with diagnoses of cerebellar damage from stroke, tumor or degeneration will be included.
- We will also include patients with other neurodegenerative diseases similar to these disorders as determined by chart review and clinical exam. Healthy Volunteers
- Able to stand for 30 seconds without upper extremity support
- Ambulatory (including use of a cane or a walker)
- Able to walk for 2 minutes
- Uncontrolled hypertension, orthopedic conditions, diabetes, seizure disorder, peripheral vestibular loss, severe aphasia, dementia, pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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