AI-Powered ride could help Parkinson's and dementia patients walk safer
NCT ID NCT07230366
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-powered smart electric vehicle can help people with Parkinson's disease or dementia improve their walking and reduce falls. The vehicle monitors gait, gives real-time feedback, and adapts to the user. Researchers will enroll 120 participants aged 50-85 who can walk at least 10 meters but have unsteady gait or a history of falls.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-powered smart electric vehicle for gait training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new way to improve walking ability and reduce fall risk for people with Parkinson's or dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on safety and feasibility, so benefits are not yet proven. The device may not work for all patients or could be difficult to use long-term.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's disease or dementia). 2. Age between 50-85 years. 3. Capable of walking for at least 10 meters, but may have unsteady gait or history of falls. 4. Able to understand the trial procedures and give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe cardiopulmonary disease or recent major surgery. 2. Unable to walk or requiring comprehensive physical support. 3. Severe cognitive impairment preventing understanding of the trial procedures or giving informed consent. 4. Visual or auditory impairments severe enough to prevent following trial instructions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan
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