Can a wearable device improve walking for people with Parkinson's?
Researchers from the University of Exeter are investigating whether a new cueing device, called gaitQ, could improve walking in people with Parkinson’s. The device is worn on the lower legs and gives vibrational cues designed to aid movement.
Researchers want to measure how reliably the device can help users to maintain a more fluid and stable walking pace.
60 people with Parkinson’s who experience freezing while walking (feeling like your feet are ‘glued’ to the ground).
30 people without Parkinson’s or any other condition that affects walking or balance.
All participants must be able to walk without the aid of another person for at least 3 minutes and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
Unfortunately, people using a deep brain stimulator (DBS), a pacemaker or those with an injury that affects balance and walking are unable to take part.
Attending 1 or 2 visits to a research centre at the University of Exeter which will take 3 hours
• The visits will involve filling out surveys and completing walking and balancing tasks with and without the gaitQ device
• Travel expenses will be reimbursed
Please read the participant information sheets for more information:
Interested in taking part?
Please contact Pavlos Evangelidis by email [email protected] or by phone 07866138722
The deadline for taking part is 1 October 2024.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
University of Exeter’s Vsimulators facility
Exeter Science Park
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
EX5 2FN
United Kingdom
Please contact Pavlos Evangelidis
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07866138722