Parkinson's study links brain brakes to stepping over hurdles
NCT ID NCT07494461
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at whether a specific brain function called inhibitory control — the ability to stop or change actions — is linked to how people with Parkinson's disease adjust their walking to step over obstacles. Researchers will measure brain activity with EEG and test walking patterns in 50 participants. The goal is to better understand the connection between thinking and movement, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Community
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease; * Stable use of prescribed antiparkinsonian medication for at least two weeks; * Modified Hoehn and Yahr stage I to III; * Age between 18 and 80 years; * Ability to ambulate independently for at least 30 meters without assistive devices; * A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of ≥ 24; * Corrected vision and hearing sufficient to effectively receive external stimuli Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of any neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular disorders that could affect participation in this study; * The presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with the ability to follow instructions or comply with study procedures; * A history of brain surgery, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS)
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Locations
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan
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